Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Social Worker works closely with individuals aged 50 and above during their transition from incarceration to housing, identifies needs and supports that are required, and then transfers care over to outside or internal Urban Pathways supports. The Social Worker will work closely with clients, program case managers, and referral sources.

Responsibilities:
Program/Facilities
Provides comprehensive case management services for assigned clients, including but not limited to:
Support, resources, and referrals for clients to meet objectives, including but not limited to:

Entitlements
Housing
Employment, Education and Vocational Training
Health, mental health treatment, and substance abuse services
Social and community integration
Counseling and support to clients on an ongoing basis, including, but not limited to:

Crisis intervention
Training and support of client daily living skills, as required.
Assistance in problem-solving, as required.
Conflict resolution
Advocacy
Assesses client needs and develops service plans and/or service referrals to achieve client self-sufficiency.
Conducts field work, including but not limited to program visits, home visits, escorting clients to appointments, and outreach.
Facilitates client groups.
Monitors client medications, as required.
Conducts client intake and updates information in a client database system(s).
Completes incident reports and distributes related notices within 24 hours.
Administrative

Maintains and submits all necessary documentation and reports accurately, in a timely manner, and as required by Urban Pathways, regulatory, and funding agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
Enter progress notes after each client meeting within 48 hours and/or as mandated by the Program.
Completes intake and admission documentation within 24 hours of client admission, as mandated by Urban Pathways, regulatory and funding agency policies, and procedures.
Document assessments in client records within the required timeframe (not applicable for the Outreach Program).
Updates information in client records, as required.
Documents incidents and distributes related notices within 24 hours after the Case Manager has witnessed the incident.
Submit all required paperwork for supervisor approval within 48 hours.
Files paperwork in client charts (once approved or signed by the supervisor), as required by the program (no more than 48 hours).
Community Relations

Develops and maintains relationships with community services and resources, particularly substance and alcohol abuse programs, housing, health and mental health programs, employment, and benefits.
Attends and participates in external meetings with funding agencies and housing providers.
Communication

Always communicates verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
Attends staff meetings, training, and supervisory sessions, as required.
Responds to all communications, including telephone, email, and other oral and written inquiries, in a timely manner.
Performs all other duties as assigned and as required.

Qualifications:
A master’s degree in social work is required.
Minimum of one year of case management experience, individual or group counseling experience is preferred.
Knowledge of NYC housing subsidy programs.

Successful completion of training in Critical Time Intervention (CTI) methodology in the provision of intensive case management services
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is a plus.