The Social Worker will provide direct support to individuals and families within the Jewish community who are facing significant personal or safety related challenges. This includes conducting intake assessments, evaluating needs, developing safety and support plans, providing counseling, completing applications for financial assistance, and referring clients to legal, housing, and community resources as needed.
This role also involves culturally sensitive community outreach, collaborating with partner agencies, and engaging with community organizations to increase awareness of available services. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, able to manage a large caseload, and comfortable working in a high demand, emotionally complex environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and identify client needs
• Provide crisis support, develop safety plans, and offer short term counseling
• Assist clients with applications for housing, benefits, and financial support
• Provide referrals to legal services, community programs, and social supports
• Maintain timely documentation and manage caseload in Salesforce
• Build relationships with community organizations and partner agencies
• Participate in educational workshops and community outreach efforts
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy as appropriate
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and represent the organization at external forums
• Supervise MSW interns when applicable
Qualifications:
• LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC required
• Experience working with individuals facing a variety of personal or safety related challenges
• Prior extensive experience working with the Orthodox Jewish community required
• Strong counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work sensitively across diverse populations
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills; Salesforce experience a plus
• Yiddish or Hebrew language skills preferred
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type: Full time
Salary: $75,000–$100,000/year
To apply, send your resume to HindyS@SwiftStaffingGroup.com
with the subject line:
“Social Worker – Job ID #3501299”
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