Social Worker - Family Shelter - Lutheran Social Service of New York

REPORTS TO: Team Leader

LOCATION: Family Shelter

CLASSIFICATION:  Full Time

EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: ...QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Minimum LMSW or MSW working towards certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of social services.

Working knowledge of issues related to or experience working with families, homelessness, HIV, substance abuse, mental illness, entitlements and domestic violence.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Excellent clinical skills.

Strong writing and speaking skills.

Highly organized and detail oriented.

Strong time management; able to handle multiple tasks and assignments at once.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Bilingual a plus, preferably in Spanish.

Knowledge of CARES system a plus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Crisis intervention skills.

Familiarity with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).