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Social Worker, Shelter
Location:
New Haven, CT
Description:
Company Overview: As a long-time leader in Connecticut, New Reach hopes to now chart a new path by fundamentally shifting how our community manages and responds to the homelessness and housing insecurity crises. With increased focus on preventing evictions and providing long-term stability for those who are establishing their independence, we believe a true systems change is possible. We imagine a world where the need for shelter is minimal, because individuals and families are able to stay in their homes instead of being evicted and those who are struggling to make ends meet can get the help they need to maintain stability. We inspire lasting independence for all people affected by homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing and support, using the most innovative, progressive, equitable and inclusive methods. Primary Purpose: The Social Worker will provide essential clinical assessment and support to our clients in the shelters. The Social Worker will be responsible for developing treatment plans for residents as well as conducting assessments. Essential Functions: The Social Worker for the shelter is required to d evelop treatment plans for all residents entering Martha's Place, make referrals to MH/SA treatment programs and coordination of care, develop and conduct new treatment modules (i.e.- family therapy groups or parent trainings) and o ffers direct crisis intervention and prevention to homeless women residents at New Reach shelters. The Social Worker will be responsible for c onducting biopsychosocial assessments, including in-depth mental health and substance abuse assessment on all shelter residents and participate in the development of client housing plans/goal planning with shelter staff and residents. The Social Worker for the shelter will c onduct educational training programs to staff regarding issues of mental health and addiction and p rovides short-term individual counseling for clients in the shelter. They will provide o n-going client management, which includes housing plans, correspondence and case notes and also conduct intake assessments as needed. The Social Worker for the shelter will be responsible for l eading psychoeducational groups twice weekly. Qualifications: A qualified candidate will have their Masters in Clinical Social Work or related field, and t wo years previous experience working with homeless adults or adults living in poverty preferred, The Social Worker will have experience working with homeless, HIV/AIDS preferred and f amiliarity with the physiological, psychological, sociological effects of drug dependence and mental illness. The Social Worker will also have fam iliarity and training in conducting bio-psychological assessments. Expectations: All New Reach employees are to h ave a solutions-based approach to presented problems and b e supportive, engaging and encouraging to peers and staff. New Reach team members are adaptable to change and willing to take on more responsibility. This position is Monday through Friday 8:30-5 and paying $22-$25 an hour. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
New Reach
Posted:
January 25 on ApplicantList
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