Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Good Shepherd Services
Job overview
The Social Worker at Good Shepherd Services' Belmont Family Service Center provides clinical and casework services to families facing child welfare challenges, aiming to improve family relationships and ensure child safety.
Responsibilities and impact
The Social Worker engages families upon referral, provides home-based therapy and crisis intervention, assesses family needs, maintains documentation, collaborates with ACS and other stakeholders, attends court hearings, and participates in training and supervision.
Experience and skills
Requires an MSW or related Master’s degree, clinical license preferred, two years of child welfare or counseling experience preferred, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, strong organizational and counseling skills, willingness to travel and work evenings, and a commitment to trauma-informed, strength-based practice.
Career development
The role includes ongoing model training, supervision, and opportunities to develop clinical and case management skills within the SBC model framework.
Work environment and culture
The culture emphasizes professionalism, cultural humility, strength-based and trauma-informed practice, and commitment to the organization's mission and values.
Company information
Good Shepherd Services is a counseling and family service organization focused on child welfare and family support, working closely with ACS and community stakeholders.
Team overview
The Social Worker reports to a Social Work supervisor and collaborates with Family Workers and ACS personnel as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Job location and travel
Position is based at 685 East 187th St., 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY, with travel throughout the Bronx catchment area and some evening hours required.
Unique job features
The job involves working within the Solution-Based Casework model, providing direct clinical intervention, and participating in Family Court hearings, distinguishing it from typical social work roles.
Company overview
Good Shepherd Services is a prominent non-profit organization based in New York City that focuses on youth development, education, and family services. They generate revenue through government grants, private donations, and partnerships with other organizations. Founded in 1947, the organization has a long history of providing comprehensive support to underserved communities, including after-school programs, counseling, and workforce development. Their mission is to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight clinical intervention experience with child welfare families, emphasizing skills in Solution-Based Casework (SBC) and trauma-informed, strength-based approaches as outlined in the job description.
Showcase your ability to engage families immediately upon referral, conduct assessments, develop individualized service plans, and manage crisis situations professionally, reflecting the direct work and administrative duties required by Good Shepherd Services.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Good Shepherd Services corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach for the Social Worker position.
Connect with current Social Workers or supervisors at Good Shepherd Services on LinkedIn; break the ice by referencing your shared commitment to trauma-informed care or asking about their experience with the SBC model in the Bronx Family Service Center.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'child welfare,' 'Solution-Based Casework,' 'family therapy,' 'trauma-informed practice,' 'case management,' and 'ACS compliance' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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