Full-Time

Social Worker

Deadline 4/21/27
S:US

S:US

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Compensation Overview

$67.4k - $72.1k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (2)
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Requirements
  • Masters in Social Work
  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development; emotional/behavioral health; mental health; parent‐child relationships family dynamics; and diagnostic classification
  • Strong expertise in strengths‐based, solution‐focused, and family‐centered practice
  • Knowledge of guidelines, policies and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency and well‐being
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‐disciplinary team, to assist individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the completion of psychosocial assessments of complex families impacted by multiple systems
  • Assess family needs and facilitate appropriate linkages for families to community based services
  • Work within a crisis driven environment with a knowledge base of substance abuse and addiction, domestic violence, child maltreatment, trauma, and mental health conditions
  • Provide education to other members of the team around clients’ psychosocial stressors and needs, to ensure positive outcomes for families
  • Attend ongoing professional development by the individual agency program, and the New York City Department of Homeless Services – Division of Family Services
  • Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback to Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and DHS Service Providers to inform both policy and practice
  • Be available to families seeking assistance at least five days a week, eight hours a day
  • Work from a strength based, family focused, client centered perspective and identify and fortify the strengths that each family has
  • Assist families with specific stressors associated with living in shelter
  • Ensure that families are receiving full support in shelter and, when necessary, refer families for counseling or other services
  • Confer and consult with professional and technical personnel in implementing a multidisciplinary approach to client care and well-being
  • Serve as agency/program liaison to community agencies and/or groups
  • Provide clear written reports that capture key findings to include provider areas of strength, and recommendations for improvement
  • Document patient medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes
  • Complete other tasks as deemed necessary by program director
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed which consist of weekend or evening hours
  • Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual candidates preferred but not required
  • Licensure ‐ LMSW

S:US provides services and advocacy for New Yorkers facing homelessness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It supports tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island with about 1,800 staff. The organization offers tailored direct services such as housing assistance, health and behavioral supports, case management, and community programs to help clients achieve stability and long-term well-being. Its goal is to empower underserved New Yorkers to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1978

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Perry Perlmutter's 2023 CEO appointment strengthens financial leadership from prior CFO role.
  • Margaret-Ann Cole's 2024 Chief People Officer hire enhances talent management capabilities.
  • NYC government partnerships ensure steady contract revenue for social services expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Nonprofit model limits scalability without massive grant funding increases.
  • Heavy reliance on NYC contracts exposes S:US to municipal budget cuts.
  • Perry Perlmutter's recent CEO transition disrupts strategic execution in 2026.

What makes S:US unique

  • S:US delivers $315 million in services annually to 35,000 New Yorkers facing homelessness.
  • Founded in 1978, S:US provides housing, employment, and recovery services across NYC.
  • 1,800 staff execute eviction prevention and food security programs for vulnerable populations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

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