Caseworker (Full Time)

Social Worker - Magnolia Gardens
Full-Time
Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation's largest provider of domestic violence shelter services and a leader in supporting homeless families. Operating 24 shelters across New York City, URI provides 3,700 beds nightly in purpose-built shelters that offer trauma-informed services including counseling, childcare, case management, and more. URI's Justice Initiatives extend support beyond shelter, offering programs in economic empowerment, legal advocacy, youth prevention, and abusive partner intervention. URI also develops permanent affordable housing as part of its long-term commitment to safety, stability, and healing.
Position Overview: The Social Worker assesses mental and emotional functioning of residents and administers services for necessary treatment. She/he provides clinical supervision to the Case Managers, through case analysis, service planning and supervisory process. Assess and evaluate existing, new and prospective clients/families referred by NYC Department of Homeless Services.
Develop individual living plans (ILPs) for families including all adults and children in the family composition and provides therapeutic support as needed.
Responsible for the clinical supervision of Case Managers.
Responsible for crisis intervention including on-call via agency phone as needed.
Evaluate mental health status for residents on admission by completing comprehensive evaluation (CFEs).
Coordinate mental health/psychiatric care and referral.
Develop a resource of network social services providers.
Monitor resident records for compliance and best practices.
Function independently in times of facility coverage including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situations per agency procedures.
Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients.
Participate in weekly individual and group supervision with Social Work Supervisor.
Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor.
Master's degree in social work required.

Bi-lingual, Mandarin or Spanish preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience working with homeless population.
Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness within disenfranchised communities including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
Must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Will be required to read printed and handwritten materials.
Will be required to use computer mouse and keyboard.
Will be required to read information on computer screen.
Must be able to enter information in digital forms and spreadsheets.
May require occasional work outside established working hours, including evenings and weekends.
At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
Masters or better in Social Work.

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