Social Worker

Title: Social Worker

Report to: Program Director/Director of Mental Health Services

Status: Full Time

Compensation: $65,000 / Annually

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday (On-site), 9 AM - 5 PM or 10 AM - 6 PM

Office Location: Brooklyn, NY 11208

Organization Overview:

HousingPlus is a value driven nonprofit organization focused on assisting women in building community and transforming their lives.  HousingPlus is actively seeking to provide support, training and opportunities that foster growth and well-being for its staff as well as the women we serve.

The mission of HousingPlus is to provide permanent, affordable housing and comprehensive services to women, including women with children, and gender expansive people to support them in overcoming poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma and the effects of incarceration, in order to build lives of stability, and to define and realize goals for themselves and their families. Since its beginning in 2002, HousingPlus has worked to address the lack of housing and services for women who have historically been underserved and marginalized, especially women impacted by the criminal justice system, and for the past 10 years, also female Veterans. Over the next three years, HousingPlus’ programs will continue to grow, along with its commitment to serving vulnerable populations. 

Please consider joining a team committed to building brighter futures for all!

Please visit our website for more information regarding our organization: www.housingplusnyc.org.

Please do not call or email HousingPlus regarding the status of your application.

Position Summary:

HousingPlus is hiring an social worker to join our growing company. The Social Worker is responsible for providing trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical and supportive services to women and families residing in a permanent supportive housing program. Participants include individuals and families impacted by serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), histories of justice involvement/reentry, physical disabilities, and other complex needs. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with case managers and the broader support team to ensure participants with higher needs receive comprehensive, coordinated care that promotes housing stability, wellness, and self sufficiency. 

Competencies/ Skills:

Trauma-Informed Practice:  Ability to recognize and respond to the impact of trauma on individuals and families.

Clinical Assessment & Intervention: Strong skills in psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions.

Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively with case managers, property management, and external providers to support participant goals.

Cultural Humility & Responsiveness: Demonstrates sensitivity to the lived experiences of diverse populations, including those impacted by systemic inequities.

Crisis Management: Skilled in de-escalation, safety planning, and responding to mental health or substance use crises.

Ethics & Professional Judgment: Adheres to NASW Code of Ethics and maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills with participants, staff, and external stakeholders.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, family, and group interventions utilizing evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral approaches, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized service and treatment plans in collaboration with participants and the multidisciplinary team.
• Work closely with case managers to identify and support participants with higher acuity needs, providing clinical guidance and direct interventions as appropriate.
• Facilitate referrals and connections to external providers for mental health, medical, legal, vocational, and community-based services.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning as needed.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency policies and funder requirements.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Support program initiatives aimed at enhancing participant engagement, housing stability, and family well-being.
• Provide in home and in office supports. Conduct visits home visits as needed.
• Provide clinical supervision or mentorship to social work interns as assigned.
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with populations with SMI, SUD, homelessness, reentry, or related challenges.
• Knowledge of permanent supportive housing, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practices preferred.
• Experience working with families and women with complex needs is strongly desired.
• Proficiency with electronic health record or case management systems.
• Must be able to walk distances of .25 miles, walk over uneven ground, and climb a minimum of 3 flights of stairs.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• New York State LMSW or LCSW licensure strongly preferred.

Additional Schedule Details:

• Based in a congregate or scattered site permanent supportive housing program setting.
• Combination of office-based work, participant home visits, and community outreach.
• May require evening or weekend hours depending on participant needs.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits
• 403B Matching
• Supplemental Insurance at your discretion
• Access to discounted entertainment benefits