S:US Is seeking a Social Worker for our mens shelter in Brooklyn.

This position is located at 1000 Blake Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208.

The Social Worker will be responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of services for homeless
clients. The Social Worker is responsible for interfacing with the New York City Department of
Homeless Services Staff, Shelter providers and relevant community‐based organizations to enhance
and ensure clients are in receipt of optimal care and service coordination; be responsible for the
completion of psychosocial assessments impacted by multiple systems. Assess clients’ needs and
facilitate appropriate linkages to community‐based services. Work within a crisis driven environment
with a knowledge base of substance abuse and addiction, domestic violence, trauma, and mental
health conditions.

• Current licensure ‐ LMSW or LMHC
• Master’s in social work or equivalent
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development; emotional/behavioral health; mental health.
  parent‐child relationships family dynamics; and diagnostic classification
• Strong expertise in strengths‐based, solution‐focused, and family‐centered practice.
• Knowledge of guidelines, policies and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency and
  well‐being.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‐disciplinary team, to assist individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bilingual candidates preferred but not required

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org