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Osborne Association

Senior Social Worker

Osborne Association, Bronx, New York, United States, 10400


Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal legal system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

Osborne is opening its first temporary transitional housing assistance and reentry program, The Fulton Community Reentry Center (Fulton). Fulton will provide 140 beds of transitional reentry housing to formerly incarcerated men who would otherwise be homeless after discharge from a correctional facility. Fulton will also provide onsite reentry services, including case management, benefits enrollment, employment, health, and workforce development. The facility operates 365 days on a 24-hour basis daily, including evening and weekend hours.

We are seeking a full-time licensed LCSW Senior Social Worker. The Senior Social Worker will provide direct services to clients, including engagement, assessment, service plan development and monitoring, referral, advocacy, therapeutic counseling, reassessment, exit summaries, and staff training. This position reports to the Director of Social Services of Fulton Community Reentry Center.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $94,000 annually

Requirements

Essential Duties:

Coordinate client services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, and other social service providersReview and sign off on assessments, including, but not limited to, psycho-social assessmentsSupervise the Case Management Department, including quality control of services and documentationManage a small caseload for a diverse client populationProvide clinical groups and individual sessions as needed, with a focus on addressing the trauma of incarcerationMonitor and document all resident progress toward service plan goalsDocument all interactions with, or on behalf of clientsMaintain familiarity with program resources and contacts available on- and off-siteCommunicate and collaborate with the client support team and service providers to enhance engagement and ensure the quality of serviceReport directly to the Director of Social Services for supervisionDeliver professional development training to other staff, including how to facilitate various groups and servicesComplete program reportsAttend assigned trainingIn person attendance is required to collaborate with coworkersPerform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work requiredNew York State LCSW certification requiredTwo years of relevant work experiencePreferred Qualifications:

SIFI certifiedExperience working with older adults and/or individuals with a history of legal system involvementKey Competencies:

Strong understanding of Trauma-Informed CareMust have the flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekends, as neededExcellent and demonstrated writing abilityAbility to travel locallyBilingual English/Spanish is a plusKnowledge of DHS CARES system, Google Suite, and database management skillsKnowledge of community resourcesAbility to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and listenAble to deal calmly in crisis situations and handle multiple tasks effectively under pressureEffective at working collaboratively well with diverse groupsStrong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficientEngaging personality and detail-oriented skills are essentialStrong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessaryEffective leadership skills

Benefits of Working for the Osborne Association

Generous benefits include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance employment for individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your application. We wish we could personally respond to each application but due to the volume of interest we receive, we are not able to. Please, no phone calls.

** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

Salary Description

$90-94,000.00