Job Category: Licensed

Requisition Number: NYCSH003065

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,000 USD per year

Flushing Family Shelter
1226 Flushing Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA

• Interview children and parents in shelter to complete an assessment and to determine an appropriate plan of action;
• Prepare children and parents to accept services;
• Make referrals, when appropriate, to governmental or not-for-profit agencies;
• Provide direct counseling services and/or outreach services; make referrals to other public agencies or community resources as needed;
• Confer and consult with professional and technical personnel in implementing a multidisciplinary approach to client care and well-being;
• Serve as agency/program liaison to community agencies and/or groups;
• Provide clear written reports that capture family assessment findings and recommendations; Complete all documentation in a timely manner;
• Prioritize and visit the highest risk families who are in shelter to coordinate safety planning efforts in these households;
• Provide training, consultation, and coaching to shelter-based case managers.

• Masters/MSW and LMSW required within three months of hire.
• Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited school of social work; Current licensure- LMSW within three months of hire date.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Child and adolescent development;
  • Mental health and Emotional/behavioral health;
  • Parent-child relationships, family dynamics, and diagnostic classification;
• Strong expertise in strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice;
• Knowledge of guidelines, policies, and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency, and well-being;
• Proficiency in Spanish or French is a plus;
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.