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SalaryThe Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, is recruiting for a Per Diem Social Worker, to join the Webster/Park House team.
The Park House and Webster Ave residences are supportive housing sites in the Tremont section of the Bronx for low-income and formerly homeless families and individuals. Both buildings are on the same plot of land and connected by an outdoor courtyard area. CUCS staff provide social services at both sites. The Webster houses 170 single tenants and Park House houses 20 special needs single tenants. Park House and Webster both opened in 2018. Staff see clients at the office and in their homes. The services include case management, mental health services and person-centered service planning. The program has a Janian psychiatrist, Janian Primary Care Provider, and a Career Network employment specialist. All staff receive training in evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Wellness Self-Management and Cultural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
The Per Diem Social Worker will supervise the Friday evening and Saturday daytime program. Responsibilities include provision of clinical services, outreach, crisis intervention, supervision of case manager, and occasionally facilitation of organized classes and activities.
Schedule: Friday evenings 4pm – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 4pm, alternate weekends
- MSW, LMSW preferred;
- Minimum of 2 years post-master’s experience with related populations, preferred.
- Candidates with extensive pre-master’s experience will be considered.
- Computer literacy required.
- Supervisory experience and bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Benefits We Offer to Eligible Employees:
- Time Off Benefits (PTO, Sick, Mental Health Days)
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan, Employer contribution and match contribution after 2 years of service
- Pre-tax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plan)
- Transit Subsidy
- Paid Family Leave; Short-Term Disability insurance
- Health Savings account
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
