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Are you looking for a rewarding career in inspiring individuals and families to achieve unlimited potential? Look no further... Outreach Development Corporation is looking for a Primary Social Worker to work in our Ridgewood Residential program. The qualifications/requirements for this role are: You should have evidence-based knowledge of working with chemical dependence and co-occurring mental health issues. You should possess a CASAC- T, or CASAC, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, MHC-LP, MSW-LP. 2-3 years of experience dealing with substance abuse disorders. 1-2 years of experience with clients with co-occurring and mental health disorders. 1-2 years of experience working in an OASAS-funded facility is a plus. Bilingual (Spanish / Polish) a plus. Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning. This is a Full-time Exempt position. This role job description entails the following: The Primary Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of supervision, support, and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent clients with co-occurring and mental health problems. Provide various clinical or substance abuse services. Conduct intakes and monitor individual, group, and family therapies. Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout treatment. Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services. Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines. Other duties as assigned. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. At Outreach, we enjoy a strong work-life balance, excellent benefits, and ongoing professional training. Our enthusiastic employees love what they do and the positive impact they make every day. Outreach embraces diversity and promotes a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.

Discussing a client’s preferences for disclosure of health status to prospective employers Conducting job searches or seeking opportunities for vocational skill development on behalf of a job seeker Making contact with prospective employers, learning about job requirements, explaining the program and describing the job seeker clients Scheduling and overseeing follow-up support to help the client maintain their employment Providing educational support to employers (with consent from the client) to ensure their needs and rights are respected Working with support teams, such as mental health workers or social workers, to write job support plans for clients according to their needs and preferences

Maintain a caseload of older adult clients; assessment of client's core strengths, needs, and challenges, provision of case assistance, supportive counseling services, and group services within this context. Provide supervision to Weinberg Center for Balanced Living social services team, which may include caseworkers, social workers, and social work intern. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a caseload of older adult clients, providing comprehensive assessment of needs, case assistance, supportive counseling and routine follow-up. Assist with connecting clients with concrete services that address their self-identified needs, including completing clients’ applications for supportive housing for older adults (HUD Sec 202), benefits, and entitlements programs. Formulate care plans based on clients challenges, needs, and strengths, and recommend appropriate intervention strategies. Actively engage in reflective practice through participation in clinical supervision, case conference, staff meetings, and continuing education/training, both as a supervisor and supervisee interested in continued growth and learning as a clinical social worker. Collaborate with clinical supervisor and colleagues to monitor cases and consult with clinical supervisor when clients present with increased or imminent risk factors and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. Assess and re-assess clients, prioritizing those with imminent risks and needs. Provide strategic information and referrals; advocate for service type, frequency, and intensity when connecting clients to resources. Serve as an onsite task supervisor and/or clinical supervisor for WCBL social services intern(s) and staff, including providing direct supervision sessions on a consistent basis or as assigned, reviewing and offering feedback on case notes and interventions, and completing performance evaluations. Complete case notes and units in electronic record, following funder’s prescribed format, and review the WCBL social services team’s case logs and notes, in a timely manner. Review intakes and community members with emerging needs; assign cases to WCBL social services staff and interns based on their bandwidth and expertise Facilitate or co-facilitate relevant psychosocial, psychoeducational, and/or mental health and wellness workshops (1-2 times per month) and/or a group series (weekly) for community members. Assist with organizing WCBL programs and events, such as special luncheons and parties, the CelebratEArts Festival, and memorials, as appropriate. Work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure consistency of service to clients. Coordinate with external agencies to ensure best care for client. Attend supervisory, agency and community meetings as required. Provide interpretation and translation services for clients, based on fluency and expertise, and use supplemental interpreting tools and services when needed. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or director. JOB REQUIREMENTS LCSW required. SIFI-certification or 3+ years of experience as an LMSW (SIFI-eligibility) required. Bilingual (English/Cantonese or English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about working with older adults. Familiar with local resources and referrals, city/state/federal entitlements. Knowledgeable about age-related neurological changes; comfortable engaging clients exhibiting mental health symptoms and/or cognitive changes required. Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and effectively coordinate a comprehensive array of services to address the multiple needs of clients. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Prioritize tasks and cases, demonstrating astute judgement and time management skills. Utilize supervision effectively, maintaining a growth mindset by asking questions, collaborating with others, and insightfully reflecting on social work practices with older adult community members. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to work collaboratively as part of the Older Adult Programs team. Knowledge of MS Office (outlook, office, excel) required.