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 Workers enhance existing services to include a thorough assessment of individual clients long term goals at intake and development of service plan to incorporate small achievable tasks leading to permanent housing with enrollment and/or referrals to community resources. Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212: Minimum Qualifications: - Master’s Degree in Social Work with the expectation that LMSW is acquired within 12 months of hire or a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling with License (LMHC). - Knowledge of emotiona...