Social Worker – Prevention Program

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Compensation: $58,000–$65,000/year

Hours: 35 hours, exempt

Position Summary

As a Social Worker, you will carry a caseload of 8 families, delivering home-based counseling and support services rooted in the Solution-Based Casework (SBC) model. You will work closely with families facing challenges related to substance use and/or mental health, helping them build safety, stability, and long-term well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-home individual, family, and group counseling using SBC principles.
• Conduct screenings for mental health, substance use, and child safety.
• Support families through crisis intervention, advocacy, and resource referrals.
• Collaborate with ACS, treatment providers, schools, and legal systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation in PROMIS, Connections, and internal systems.
• Participate in case consultations, SBC training, and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field (required)
• LMSW eligibility strongly encouraged (exam sponsorship available; terms apply)
• Child welfare experience preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Must be available at least two evenings per week
• Strong organizational, communication, and counseling skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed, strength-based practice
• SBC training or certification a plus

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If you do not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will retain your resume on file for future opportunities and may reach out to discuss other roles.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Communication skills: 1 year (Required)
• strength-based practice: 1 year (Preferred)
• SBC training : 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11239 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11239: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person