Reporting to the Senior Director, Programs, Outreach the Social Worker provides on site, clinical assessment and support for weekend outreach teams who engage with individuals to determine homelessness history, services needed, and appropriate placement options. The Social Worker ensures the utilization of Harm Reduction and Housing First strategies and other best-practice clinical interventions to ensure the highest quality care for clients. The Social Worker provides advocacy for patients who are being discharged in compliance with regulatory and agency standards.   The Social Worker oversees all 9.58 assessments and removals for the shift. 

  

This is a part time position working Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. 

  

  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Promote effective strategies for outreach teams following Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice   Complete 9.58 certification and cover all 9.58 assessments and removals for the shift  Serve as a liaison with community partners and in close collaboration, follow up on homeless conditions, community concerns, including 311 calls and encampment engagement  Partner with hospital staff in emergency rooms and advocate for patients when they are going to be discharged  Develop strong collaborative relationships with external partners and service providers, NYPD, EMS, and other stakeholders  Provide support and guidance to outreach teams in managing difficult situations and successfully de-escalating conflict   Ensure documentation and reporting is accurately reported on time  Attend onsite meetings with community partners   Perform other duties as assigned 

  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required. Must obtain LMSW within first six months of employment  Previous clinical, supervisory, and administrative experience preferred  Understanding of Housing First, client centered motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, behavioral and medical health systems  Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management  Ability to communicate (verbally and written) and work with diverse population  Superb collaborative skills; ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders  Detailed oriented and can manage team tasks  Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred   Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams  Bilingual preferred