Institute for Community Living (ICL) is a non-profit organization servicing the NYC-Metro area and for over 35 years, we’ve provided life-saving care to New Yorkers in need that includes but is not limited to addiction assistance, mental health services, and housing support for all. Proudly doing so, with integrity, love, and respect. Our goal is to have a positive and long-lasting impact on the lives of the people and communities we serve with the hope of providing the care, support, and attention they need.
So, it is our pleasure to announce that we are currently seeking a full-time candidate for the role of Social Worker-Team Leader (SW-TL), to join our team! – Veterans preferred for specific VA Shelter locations.
By ICL definition, under the direct supervision of the Shelter Dir. of Social Services, a SW-Team Leader is a mental health professional primarily responsible for organizing and supervising the work of the case managers assigned to their team. All activities are organized around the goal of rapid, effective engagement with the shelter resident, connection to medical and psychiatric care, assessment, preparation of housing referral packet, and move to suitable housing for individuals with mental disabilities (i.e., persons properly diagnosed as suffering from mental illness, alcoholism, or substance abuse).
MIN. ROLE REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:
LOCATION: New York, NY 10038 + Available 5 Days min. Monday to Sunday, with options for O.T. – Shift: Days & Hours TBD EDU/EXP: degree options below MUST be majored and/or concentrated in the following human service fields… social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, education, recreation/recreation therapy, counseling, sociology, community mental health, child and family studies, speech and hearing – OR – a practicum encompassing a substantial number of activities with the target population, alongside coinciding experience with providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities – preferably in a shelter setting MA Degree and 1+ years of clinical supervision/consultation or relevant human services exp BA Degree and 2+ years of clinical supervision/consultation or relevant services exp. BA Degree with 1-year practicum and 1+ years clinical supervision/consultation or relevant services exp. LICENSING: per program needs, you MUST obtain, maintain, or be in the process of obtaining a license with registration as a conditional requirement of employment… Social Worker or soon-to-be with (MSW, LMSW, or LCSW), and registration from the NYS Education Dept. Proper attire always – this includes business professional and/or business casual
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for long periods of time Ability to effectively use computer software such as MS Word and Outlook Ability to consistently report for work as scheduled, being on-call if needed Ability to be observant of other’s reactions and understand why they react the way they do Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor, including lifting objects weighing up to 20+ lbs Ability to work in a setting with diverse individuals with mental illness and/or behavioral disorders Ability to manage multiple projects, delegate tasks and ensure completion of all tasks, assigned and delegated Strong problem-identification and solving skills with an awareness of self and observance of one’s impact on others Strong communication, listening, interpersonal, writing, and conveying skills – bi-lingual is a plus but not mandatory Ability to continually learn and apply knowledge with a willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities Ability to facilitate meetings and organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting Ability to work independently and as a team, securing the cooperation of conformity to all applicable safety and accountability measures Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influence, cultures, history, migrations, ethnicity, religion, and other cultural dimensions of target recipients Ability to learn, understand, and comply with all internal and external state and city laws, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding human services and clinical supervision/consultation, that govern the work of the program Ability to follow all safety guidelines in accordance with the performance of the tasks mentioned below...
SOCIAL WORKER-TEAM LEADER TASKS:
Listen to what others are saying and ask questions as appropriate Coordinate activities of staff and integrate as part of the shelter team Model best practice, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented engagement skills for the team Organize info for the Mayor’s Safety Hub and actively participate in the Supported Housing Task Force Participate in discussions related to risk with shelter leadership, DHS analyst, and other stakeholders as needed Develop, evaluate, implement, and modify an independent living plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards Attend mandatory meetings and is centrally involved in the implementation of initiatives rolled out by the committee as a result Prepare and complete accurate written forms, material, reports, and documentation in an accurate and timely manner as assigned Assist Program Dir.’s and case mgmt. staff in providing quality clinical and crisis mgmt. services in the shelter primarily through consultation and training Provide consultation to staff on challenging clinical cases, such as those involving high-risk consumers, (i.e., those with co-morbid medical conditions, those identified as at risk psychiatrically) Understand the causes, processes, resource mgmt., assessment, and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders (ie: mental illness, substance abuse disorder, and overall, human behavior and performance) Oversee the clinical quality and integrity of independent living planning, providing staff training in these areas (ie: independent living skills training, and wellness activities) and co-facilitate groups, if needed, as a teaching method Organize and facilitate internal case conferences as needed, working with staff to design and implement person-centered, evidence-based interventions to resolve clinical/compliance issues, assess and motivate consumers, and plan for housing placement Work with consumers/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences, serving as a role model to all, actively looking for ways to help people, be compassionate and hopeful Understand principles and processes involved in planning, coordination, execution, and supervision for providing services, including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and consumer satisfaction evaluation techniques Perform other job-related tasks as assigned in an organized and detail-oriented manner… Please Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.
If you feel that you’re a suitable candidate for this role and would like to join our organization, please submit your resume in response to this ad to contact a recruiter in HR for further related info to the role above or the benefits mentioned below…
ICL BENEFITS:
PLEASE NOTE: ICL Company Benefits are exclusive to employees working 20+ hours and EDU Leave is 40+ hours ONLY!
PAID Orientation and Training Choice of full and/or partial Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits (spousal and child coverage available too) Life & AD&D Insurance + Medical Flexible Spending Mental Health Services and Providers Educational & Parental Leave Tuition & Work-Life Assistance Commuter Benefits Plan Employee Assistance Program Matching 403B (non-profit) Payroll Benefits: Corporate Fitness Account / NYS College Savings Program / Etc. Discounts on select ticketed purchases provided by Plum Benefits And many more…