Newly licensed social workers and mental health counselors with intern and/or work experience in trauma informed care encouraged to apply.

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S:US is seeking a bilingual Social Worker/Trauma Informed Care Specialist for our domestic violence shelter in Manhattan.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Trauma Informed Care Specialist  will be responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of  services for Domestic Violence survivors  at the Aegis  Emergency  DV  shelter. The TIC  Social Worker will  ensure  that  families are in receipt of optimal care and service coordination; be responsible for the completion of psychosocial assessments of complex families impacted by multiple systems. Assess family needs and facilitate appropriate linkages for families to community based services. Work within a crisis driven environment with a knowledge base of trauma informed care practices , domestic violence, children services and mental health conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide biweekly individual trauma counseling
• Provide weekly group counseling for trauma survivors
• Refer severe trauma survivors (children, teenagers and adults) to outside mental health agencies
• Provide family counseling when applicable
• Provide weekly counseling to children/teenagers when necessary
• Refer resident to appropriate staff members at Aegis for all concrete services not directly associated with their mental health.
• Complete individual and group notes in a timely fashion
• Provide “Steps to Safety” Pre/Post assessments for all families in program to assess level of safety planning families have developed during their time at Aegis.
• Accompany residents to psychiatric emergency service appointments when necessary
• Work with outside mental health agencies to monitor residents’ compliance with treatment and progress in treatment
• Participate in biweekly clinical meetings to collaborate with clinical staff to ensure the resident is receiving the most effective services available
• Complies with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director or Supervisor of Social Services

Performance Standards

Effective Communication:  Ability to convey information, as appropriate, to all individuals, including supervisor, staff and co-workers.  Uses clear, concise language to provide timely and accurate written and oral communication.

Critical Thinking: Ability to drive improvements, ranging from incremental enhancements to major shifts in direction. Anticipates change and makes the necessary adjustments to drive lasting improvements and long-term results.

Flexibility: Demonstrates an openness to new situations, adapts to changing circumstances and adjusts approaches and responses to address change related challenges.

Innovation: Develops new ways of doing things, questions conventional approaches and implements unique techniques. Encourages and promotes the exploration of new ideas and creative thinking amongst team members.

Role Model: Helps to shape the vision of the shelter by working with the multidisciplinary team to accomplish nutritional objectives.

Teamwork:  Ability to lead and direct a cohesive team.

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology.
• Licensure (LMSW, LMHC), Limited Certification will be accepted
• A minimum of two years’ experience in client assessment, trauma informed care, experience identifying the following: PTSD, vicarious trauma, crisis counseling, case planning and coordination is desired. Solid knowledge of domestic violence issues.
• Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills needed. An ability to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

English/Spanish speaking preferred

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

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