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Form of workOrganization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
Program Description: The Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) Team provides treatment and support services for individuals with frequent interaction with the mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice and homeless services systems and have been poorly served by traditional treatment models. IMT teams stay connected to individuals regardless of their location in shelter, on the street, in housing, hospital or jail.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 a to 5:00 p
Salary Range: $48,236 - $60,295
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties1) Harm Reduction Services
Plan, lead and document activities for Co-Occurring Disorder (CoD) support group
Attend OMH and other training programs on Harm Reduction services
Research Harm Reduction services and serve as liaison to programs
Serve as a consultant to the IMT team on Harm Reduction services
2) Provide case management services
Carry a caseload of IMT clients
Perform client assessments and formulate treatment goals
Facilitate client participation in entitlement programs, psychiatric services, medications management, rehabilitation and other activities
Refer clients to community health services
Accompany clients to appointments as needed
Communicate regularly with clients’ families about their needs and progress
Serve as liaison to other service providers
Maintain up-to-date client case records according to program guidelines
Visit clients in residential facilities, hospitals, on the street and in other locations
Rotate on-call service after outside work hours
3) Participate as an IMT team member
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs to upgrade skills and knowledge
Attend supervision meetings to review client progress and case management strategies
Work collaboratively with IMT team staff in a team case management model
4) Other duties as required
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Master's degree in social work or in a related field with experience working with individuals with Substance Use. Bachelor’s degree and CASAC
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Experience working with clients with substance abuse and co-occurring issues
Strong written and verbal skills
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be
Able to work in the Microsoft Office Suite, should especially be proficient in Word, Outlook, and Excel
Able to use or learn to use AWARDS database
Able to use or learn other electronic databases, programs, and funder-related software as needed such NIMRS and Maven
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Walking; Climbing stairs occasionally
Field work required; Must be able to travel throughout the 5 boroughs
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center are equal opportunity employers and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
