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Breaking Ground

Social Worker, Connect to Care, PFNYC

Breaking Ground, New York, New York, us, 10261


Social Worker, Connect to Care, PFNYC

501 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

Req #2487

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Programs, Connect to Care theSocial Worker, Connect to Care PFNYCprovides on-site and field clinical assessments and support for 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.

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

Carry a caseload of clients working towards permanent housing.

Participate in clinical on-call schedule.

Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required

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 or NJ driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground, preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

Pay Type Salary

Min Hiring Rate $60,000.00

Max Hiring Rate $62,000.00

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501 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA