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Job Description Position Title: Social Worker- CounselorLocation: NY, Long Island CityShift: Days Description: Title: Social Worker/Counselor Reports to: Clinical SupervisorStatus: Full-timeWork Schedule: M-F, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (flexible, some evenings required) Salary: $62,000-$68,000 Job summary This position provides case management, therapy, crisis intervention, and advocacy to mothers and single women who are transitioning back into the community from incarceration. Clients reside in one of Hour Children's ten residences and require support with navigating various systems such as HRA, Parole/Probation, outpatient treatment, family and criminal court, etc. Duties and Responsibilities:Provide holistic individual case management (intake, assessment, case planning, service plan reviews, and discharge planning) and individual/group counseling to women residing in Hour Children housing (across 10 residences)Co-facilitate gender-responsive and trauma informed group programmingCurrent curricula used include: Seeking Safety, Beyond Anger and Violence, Circle of Safety, Parenting Journey, and Beyond TraumaCollaborate with Hour Children's child and adolescent therapist to support reunification efforts and provide ongoing family supportCollaborate with interdepartmental leads (house managers, job training, teen program, and childcare staff) to facilitate client progress, meet client needs, and improve service deliveryFacilitate mediation, case conferences, and house meetings, as neededComplete and file weekly and monthly progress notes, clinical documents such as bio-psychosocial, and court reports as neededAttend internal staff meetings, trainings, and supervision as well as related external meetings and trainings with resource partnersPerform additional department or agency related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor Qualifications and Requirements:LMSW or LMHCExcellent verbal and written communication skills2-3 yrs. of direct practice experience with high-risk populations with complex trauma historiesMust have the ability to provide effective services and produce accurate written documents in a timely fashionMust be able to deliver services in a culturally sensitive mannerMust be able to work independently and as part of a teamComputer and technical skills, specifically Microsoft Office programsWe are an organization that is choosing to require our employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 Preferred, but not requiredTraining in trauma-informed care and person-centered documentation and case planningExperience working with justice involved women and familiesExperience with navigating public benefits, substance abuse treatment systems, and/or supportive housing programs Please note that Hourchildren does not provide sponsorship for employment visas at this timeEOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category: Programs Position Requirements: Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Req Number: PRO-25-00001 Location: III Main Office About the Organization: Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State. Focused on women and their children, we support families during a mother's incarceration and help families get back on their feet upon release. We do this by providing housing, childcare, job training, and mental health services. Compensation details: 62000-68000 PIfefc86df8599-25405-36447846