Social Worker

Island Harvest is growing and seeking a full time Social Worker to further our strategic objective of providing the highest quality food, advocacy, resources, product and services to our neighbors in need.

Job Summary:

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years working with clients to provide interviews, assessments and supporting clients’ emotional and mental health needs with empathy for our clients and neighbors who may live in low-income/vulnerable conditions, live in a culturally diverse community, may have disabilities (both physical and or mental). Clients may include veterans, seniors, children and/or adults; Candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with the other department team members to deliver social services in a comprehensive and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Connect clients to social services and support through direct referral and outreach.

· Assist other staff members to make mental competency evaluations, recommendations and/or refer clients who may benefit from counseling or social service intervention.

· Assist clients in crisis situations and direct them towards other resources after the crisis.

· Help clients identify effective coping mechanisms and lifestyle changes.

Knowledge:

• Public benefits (SNAP/Food Stamps, Access-a-Ride, Reduced Fare Metro Card, Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid Spend Down, NYCHA/Section-8/public/affordable housing/lotteries, Medicaid/Medicare, SSI/SSD/SSA, etc.) and eligibility criteria and/or a quick learner willing to attend trainings, and apply concepts/eligibility criteria when screening households, and ask questions as needed.
• Familiarity with where to refer possible client to a mental health agency or other important services and know how to decipher between emergence and non-emergent situations.
• NY State Laws relevant to low-income families.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, is required

Ability:

• Must be skilled in making assessment of clients’ mental health status when needed.
• Ability to build warm individual relationships with clients.
• Demonstrate ability to diffuse and respond to customer concerns.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships effectively and appropriately with diverse range of individuals.

Required Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Worker

· Minimum 3 years of professional experience providing case management to vulnerable populations.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Hours:

· 40 Hours Per Week on site Monday- Friday 9-5. Occasional nights and/or weekends may be required.

Salary: $30.00 per hour

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us.

ISLAND HARVEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To be considered for this position please submit your resume. No phone calls or walk-ins, please. No relocation expenses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Melville, NY 11747: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30