Social Worker, Expectant Families

Position Title Social Worker Department Social  Services Site/Location Multisite Job  Classification Full Time-Exempt Salary Range $70,000 - $75,000

Reports ToProgram Director, Expectant Families MISSION STATEMENT East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/ Objective East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH’s Social Services Programs align with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community programs and school partnerships.

The Social Worker provides social work and supportive services to participants in Expectant Families and Older Adult Programs. Working collaboratively with program staff, the Social Worker helps individuals and families address immediate needs, strengthen stability and well-being, and connect to appropriate resources. Services include needs assessment, emergency asssisance, short-term supportive counseling, crises support, psycho educational workshops, referrals, and coordination of care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Social Worker, will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Conduct initial and ongoing needs assessments and develop appropriate support referral, and follow-up plans.

Coordinate emergency assistance and basic-needs support, including required documentation and follow-up.

Provide short-term supportive counseling, crises support, safety planning, and appropriate referrals within the scope of the role.

Connect participants and families to internal and community resources and public benefits, including housing, food, healthcare, behaviorial health, childcare, legal, financial, workforce, and other family supports.

Plan and facilitate psycho educational workshops, groups, and events based on participants needs, including wellness, parenting preparation, stress management, healthy relationships, financial capability, and resource navigation.

Collaborate with Home Visitors and other program staff to identify participant needs, coordinate services, and address barriers to participant goal attainment.

Maintain relationships with community partners and connect participants to relevant East Side House programs and services.

Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of assessments, services, emergency assistance, referral, outreach, workshops, and participant outcomes.

Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities and respond to participant safety and concerns in accordance with applicable law, agency policies, and program protocols.

Participate in case consultation, program planning, professional development, Social Services Department, and organization-wide events activities as assigned.

Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications To perform this position successfully, the Social Worker must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include:

Master of Social Work (MSW); social work licensure not required

Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in social services, case management, family support, community-based services, or related setting.

Experience working with expectant families, families with young children, older adults, and /or diverse community populations preferred.

Demonstrated experience with needs assessment, resource navigation, referrals, advocacy, crises support, and service coordination.

Knowledge of New York City public benefits, emergency assistance, healthcare, behavioral health, housing, food security, and other community-based resources.

Experience developing or facilitating psycho educational workshops or groups preferred.

Knowledge of mandated reporting, participant safety, confidentiality, professional boundaties, and documentation requirements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and…