Caseworker (Full Time)

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs , we support over 35,000 adults and children each year , including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
Position: Social Worker (Mobile)
The Social Worker offers support to eligible formerly homeless clients living in Permanent Supportive Housing to promote well-being and stability. The Social Worker is part of a specialized team working across four SRO sites in The Bronx and Brooklyn. The Social Worker will be assigned a caseload of clients at 1-2 of those sites and will coordinate closely with case management, recreational and operations staff at the building(s) to which they are assigned.
Note: This position is in a qualified setting for clinical experience hours towards LCSW licensure .
Masters Degree in Social Work with the expectation that LMSW licensure is secured within 1 year of hire. (Offering reimbursement for cost of exam to obtain LMSW licensure upon passing)

Minimum 2 years experience with adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder and/or homeless populations.
Familiarity with behavioral health treatment approaches and resources, including harm-reduction models.
Social Worker Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients for routine check-ins, clinical case management, counseling and behavioral health treatment navigation.
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group programming.
• We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

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