Social Worker - Lcsw, Lmsw

Fedcap, Inc., a Fedcap program, in New York, NY is looking to hire a full-time Social Worker - LCSW, LMSW to work with youth and young adults ages 18-24. Do you have strong counseling skills? Are you looking for a chance to advance your career in social work? Would you like to join a respected human services nonprofit that's passionate about serving its community? If so, please read on!

This counseling position in human services earns a competitive wage. We provide excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance. If this sounds like the right social work opportunity for you, apply today to join our nonprofit!

ABOUT FEDCAP, INC.

Launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018, Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment to become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational or employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement support. We provide a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being.

We are committed to making sustainable, high-outcome, and life-changing differences for the individuals and families we serve. Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOCIAL WORKER - LCSW, LMSW

As a Social Worker with our nonprofit, you provide support and counseling services to improve the lives of our youth and young adult program participants. You provide individual and group counseling sessions as needed as well as maintain regular contact with participants to meet program standards and achieve retention. To meet the needs of our participants and their families, you ensure referrals are made to the appropriate internal and external services. You also conduct thorough assessments and write progress notes regarding each participant.

Additionally, you help develop educational and career-related goals with participants based on our motivational interviewing process. You maintain open communication with program participants and graduates through face-to-face contact, phone calls, and social media such as Facebook. Using your exceptional organizational skills, you maintain participant files, including notes and reports regarding each participant's progress toward reaching their goals.

You also provide outcomes reporting and conduct follow-up services for our program graduates. As needed, you participate in ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and meetings to continuously improve at your job and stay up to date about our nonprofit. You enjoy helping your clients find success, and it brings you great satisfaction to know you thrive in this social work position!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SOCIAL WORKER - LCSW, LMSW

• Licensed master's degree in social work (LCSW or LMSW)
• Covid-19 vaccination
• Ability to evaluate and intervene in crisis situations
• 1+ years of experience working with disconnected youth and young adults within the past 5 years
• 2+ years of experience providing social work or mental health services to youth and young adults

Experience working within a youth development model is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration.

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you handle confidential information with discretion? Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? Can you maintain a positive and professional attitude? Do you have exceptional problem-solving skills? If yes, you might just be perfect for this counseling position with our human services nonprofit!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A SOCIAL WORKER - LCSW, LMSW

This full-time human services counseling position works during the day.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this social work job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 10017