Social Worker, NCS Connect

Bronx, NY
Social work
Full-time
Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter
NCS serves New Yorkers who are struggling with homelessness, often compounded by mental illness or substance use. Established in 1982 by faith and community leaders on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, NCS was founded on the premise that homelessness is the responsibility of the entire community. Today, NCS offers an array of housing and comprehensive services, including counseling, substance abuse treatment, vocational and educational programs, and employment support. NCS also provides education to the community to enhance public awareness and understanding and participates in coalitions working with government agencies and policymakers to address homelessness. With its partners in the community, NCS’s dedicated board, staff and volunteers powerfully demonstrate what neighbors can do to reduce, prevent and ultimately end homelessness.
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Description

Position Summary: Provide social work services for NCS Connect’s mobile information, referral, and case management program for low-income, homeless and at-risk households patronizing community meal programs and at Chance to Connect, NCS’s resource center for NCS Connect clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide information and referrals for individuals attending meal programs at Upper East Side locations

  • Provide information and referrals at CTC, including follow up for NCS Connect clients.

  • Maintain access to current information on community resources

  • Intake, enrollment, maintain charts and case files

  • Supervise program volunteers

  • Maintain statistics and provide written program reports as necessary

  • Travel to various locations in Manhattan

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field, Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.

  • Prior experience in social service environment, particularly working with homeless/formerly homeless, mentally ill and/or chemically addicted individuals.

  • Knowledge of community resources preferred.

  • Strong time management skills.

  • Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

  • Knowledge of AWARDS strongly preferred.

  • Strong English language written and verbal communication skills; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Salary: $42-50k annually