Part-Time Social Worker: Street Outreach & Housing First

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizeeffective strategies foroutreach teamsfollowing Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice Conduct9.58 assessments and removals Follow up on homeless conditions, community concerns, including 311 calls and encampment engagement Provide support and guidance to Housing Advocates managing difficult situationsand successfully de-escalate conflict Participate in Code Blue/Red AlertsAssess and complete 9.58 involuntary removals to a hospital and ensure all required documentation is accurateand completed on time Ensure documentation and reporting isaccuratelysubmittedon time Perform other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)required Supervisory experience preferred Obtain 9.58 credentialing within first 3 months of hire required Understanding of Housing First, client centered motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, behavioral and medical health systems Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management Excellent communication skills (verbally and written) and ability to work with diverse population Superb collaborative skills; ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver's license witha good drivingrecord, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams BilingualSpanish/Englishpreferred