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Reports to: Program Director of Euphrasian Diagnostic Reception Center

Location: 479 New Jersey Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt (Position Requires Staff to be on site. Two Evenings Required)

Additional Compensation: $1,000 sign-on bonus paid in first payroll and $2,000 retention bonus paid out after first year of employment.

**NYS LMSW Salary Range 61k-72K***

Job Summary: The Social Worker Coordinator plays a vital role in the Shirley Chisholm Youth Reception Center Social Service team. The coordinator collaborates with an inter-disciplinary team to assess treatment needs, plan and coordinate services, and provide short-term interventions. The Social Services Coordinator embodies Good Shepherd Services' mission, demonstrating our commitment that “We See What Can Be” in our approach to participants.

Major Duties:

• Perform intake and admissions activities collaboratively with the Case Worker, Residential Life, and Health Services.
• Identify permanent connections and develop discharge plans during admissions, including using genograms.
• Conduct psycho-social evaluations and coordinate assessments by other providers, including psychiatrists and psychologists.
• Coordinate treatment service planning and facilitate Treatment Team Meetings, treatment plan development, and monitoring.
• Work with the treatment team and Office of Placement Services to expedite participant placement or discharge, interfacing with recommended placements.
• Explore alternative resources with the Child Protective Specialist/Case Planner to facilitate replacement or discharge, including kinship resources.
• For long-term participants, initiate family team meetings to develop strategies for replacement or permanency.
• Coordinate mental health activities with Health Services, including obtaining mental health histories and facilitating referrals.
• Coordinate post-crisis responses, including crisis intervention and avoidance services.
• Provide short-term individual and family therapy where appropriate and support behavioral management interventions.
• Facilitate psychoeducation groups with participants.
• Promote permanent connections such as reunification, foster placement, or adoption.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, and meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate mandated paperwork and records in compliance with regulations.
• Utilize Sanctuary Model tools to foster a trauma-sensitive culture, including safety plans and community meetings.
• Model and promote Sanctuary Model commitments to ensure a non-violent, trauma-informed environment.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF framework into daily practice for quality care and a positive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• NYS Licensed Masters or Clinical Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW), with at least two (2) years in child welfare or related settings.
• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Experience in clinical work with youth and families, including crisis management.
• Strong participant sensitivity, communication skills, and team facilitation experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and as part of a team.
• Must be able to use public transportation; a NY State Driver's license is preferred.
• Excellent crisis intervention, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and be on-call as needed.
• Commitment to a strength-based, youth development, and trauma-informed approach.

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to anti-racism and multiculturalism. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who uphold our values and mission. We strive for a racially representative workforce reflective of the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible environment for all staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. We will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. Please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.