Social Worker

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position… Position: Social Worker: The Social Worker provides assessment, crisis support, case management and short-term counseling services to shelter residents, including but not limited to those with acute behavioral health needs. The Social Worker manages a caseload of clients throughout their shelter stay, developing and coordinating work towards their Independent Living Plan goals. The Social Worker makes internal and external referrals and coordinates the efforts of each clients’ team towards the goal of securing appropriate permanent housing with all...