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Job Description
Job Description
Now Hiring : Client Care Coordinators - Family Shelters (NYC)
Pay : $32-33 / hr
Are you a compassionate and skilled social worker or mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families in need? Join our team as a Client Care Coordinator at our family shelters in New York City ! We are looking for dedicated professionals to help support individuals and families in crisis while providing essential care and resources.
Ability to escort clients to appointments via public transportation
Flexibility to work evenings, at least one Saturday a month, and some holidays
Key Responsibilities include :
Complete psychosocial assessments to understand clients' needs
Engage individuals and families in short-term counseling, groups, and workshops
Refer clients to local community resources for long-term services
Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in need
Identify individuals and families requiring more intensive services, including victims of domestic violence, those with mental health concerns, or those with substance abuse issues
Collaborate with teachers and staff to create individual service plans for children in the shelter
Conduct play groups for children to address trauma-related issues
Facilitate workshops and groups to educate and empower families
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Include :
- MSW; LMSW / LMHC required within the first 90 days of employment (and maintained throughout)
- Experience facilitating groups and developing group curricula
- Proficient in using standardized assessment tools
- Experience with individuals dealing with mental illness and substance abuse, preferably with homeless adults and at-risk populations
- Advanced knowledge in the field of social work / mental health
- Must be available for on-call rotation and required to attend internal / external meetings and trainings
Salary : $32 - $33