Weekend Caseworker

Report to: Program Director/Director of Mental Health Services

Status: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (On-site), 9 AM – 5 PM or 10 AM – 6 PM

Office Location: HousingPlus is a value driven nonprofit organization focused on assisting women in building community and transforming their lives. HousingPlus is actively seeking to provide support, training and opportunities that foster growth and well-being for its staff as well as the women we serve.

The mission of HousingPlus is to provide permanent, affordable housing and comprehensive services to women, including women with children, and gender expansive people to support them in overcoming poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma and the effects of incarceration, in order to build lives of stability, and to define and realize goals for themselves and their families. Since its beginning in 2002, HousingPlus has worked to address the lack of housing and services for women who have historically been underserved and marginalized, especially women impacted by the criminal justice system, and for the past 10 years, also female Veterans. Over the next three years, HousingPlus' programs will continue to grow, along with its commitment to serving vulnerable populations.

Please consider joining a team committed to building brighter futures for all!

The Social Worker is responsible for providing trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical and supportive services to women and families residing in a permanent supportive housing program. Participants include individuals and families impacted by serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), histories of justice involvement/reentry, physical disabilities, and other complex needs. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with case managers and the broader support team to ensure participants with higher needs receive comprehensive, coordinated care that promotes housing stability, wellness, and self sufficiency.

Strong skills in psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions.

Works effectively with case managers, property management, and external providers to support participant goals.

Crisis Management: Skilled in de-escalation, safety planning, and responding to mental health or substance use crises.

Provide individual, family, and group interventions utilizing evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral approaches, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.

Facilitate referrals and connections to external providers for mental health, medical, legal, vocational, and community-based services.

Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency policies and funder requirements.

Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and interdisciplinary care coordination.

Support program initiatives aimed at enhancing participant engagement, housing stability, and family well-being.

Provide in home and in office supports. Provide clinical supervision or mentorship to social work interns as assigned.

Minimum of 2 years' experience working with populations with SMI, SUD, homelessness, reentry, or related challenges.

Knowledge of permanent supportive housing, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practices preferred.

Experience working with families and women with complex needs is strongly desired.

Proficiency with electronic health record or case management systems.

Bilingual skills a plus.

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

New York State LMSW or LCSW licensure strongly preferred.

Based in a congregate or scattered site permanent supportive housing program setting.

Combination of office-based work, participant home visits, and community outreach.

May require evening or weekend hours depending on participant needs.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits

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