Job Title: Group Worker

 

Job Summary:                                           

CASES is seeking a dedicated social worker for its new workforce development program CRED (community Resources for Employment and Development) who is participant centered and desires to work in partnership with participants to accomplish their life and career goals. The ideal candidate has experience conducting groups with individuals who have systems involvement and has the fundamental belief that change is possible. The social worker must be sensitive to the needs, feelings and cultural backgrounds of the participants and be responsive in a non-judgmental manner.

 

Salary:  The salary for the Group Worker role is $70,000 per year.

Shift Hours: The Group Worker is working Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm or 10am-6pm with flexibility.

Location Address: 4 West 125th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10027.

Workplace Flexibility:  Flexible: Positions for which staff have flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work. 

 

What you will be doing: 

Conduct group sessions and individual sessions as needed.Assess program participants using validated assessments to inform individual treatment planning and service delivery.Screen participants for signs of symptoms and exposure to trauma using standardized trauma screening instruments.Attend weekly supervision, clinical case conferencing and team meetings.Coordinate with all team members to ensure that participants are meeting program goals and obtaining necessary services.Manage crises as they come up.Complete charting using database, following the program standards and timelines.Provide culturally competent services in accordance with CASES policies and practices.

What we are looking for:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) required.At least 3 years of successful and relevant supervisory experience and experience in mental health counseling.Highly organized and self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously.Thorough understanding of a strengths-based approach while working with participants.

 Additional, preferred skills we are looking for:

Experience facilitating groups/ group work.

Employee Benefits:

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:

MedicalDentalVisionVacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days12 Paid Holidays per year.Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%.Employee Referral Program 

 Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.  

 CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system. 

Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm or 10am-6pm.
35 hours weekly.