Home-based Caseworker

Mott Haven Community Center - Bronx, NY 10454

Site/Location: Mott Haven Community Center

Full Time

Mission Statement: East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

Job Description: East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH's Adult Programs align with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Social Worker is integral to East Side House's strategy to organize resources and share leadership to integrate social services into the fabric of the programs and communities we serve. Social Workers serve as the primary leaders of wrap-around services for program participants and families, design and implement (proactive and preventive) social work programs to promote social and emotional health, respond to day-to-day participant issues and unanticipated crises and their most immediate needs. This position's direct reports include two Home Visitors and interact with participants from the Home-based Expectant Families and Early Head Start programs. The Social Worker provides assessments, treatment planning/referrals, emergency and crisis intervention and overall coordination of care – improving mental well-being, strengthening relationships and promoting life skills to assist participants with overcoming barriers preventing goal attainment.

Use validated tools to screen consenting members for mental health symptoms and re-screen members at appropriate intervals (which will vary, based on population needs and the interventions selected) to identify changes in symptoms and adjust clinical services.

Provide on-site clinical counseling services for participants. On-site services would be delivered in a manner that ensures privacy and confidentiality for those receiving services.

Provide community referrals for participants and families as needed. Follow up on referrals to determine outcomes and help resolve barriers. Provide linkage between participant/family and community resources.

Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents and their families and aids when needed.

Serve as an internal liaison to link participants and families offered throughout ESH's programs (i.e., childcare, after school, community and school-based programs, workforce, post-secondary, etc.)

Commitment to demonstrating ESH's organizational values of Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, Empathy, and Community

SIFI Certification strongly preferred with at least one year's experience supervising social work interns

Knowledge of the network of social services available to parents and families in New York

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); At least three (3) years of successful and relevant supervisory experience and direct experience in mental health counseling, e.g. trauma-informed care

Experience working with community served by East Side House Settlement

Interest in and comfort with working with data informed practice

Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management a requisite

Supervisory Responsibility: This position is responsible for supervising and managing the performance of all designated employees assigned to the position within the department.

This role may involve occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds and routine use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Work Schedule: The work schedule expected for this position is: 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday - Friday, as aligned to the needs of the program/service. EEO Statement: East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.