Social Worker

Title

• Social
• Worker
• Report to:
• Program
• Director/Director of
• Mental
• Health
• Services
• Status:
• Full
• Time
• Compensation: $65,000 /
• Annually
• Work
• Schedule: Monday - Friday (On-site), 9 AM – 5 PM or 10 AM – 6
• PM
• Office
• Location:
• Brooklyn,
• NY 11208
• Organization
• Overview: HousingPlus is a value driven nonprofit organization focused on assisting women in building community and transforming their lives. HousingPlus is actively seeking to provide support, training and opportunities that foster growth and well-being for its staff as well as the women we serve. The mission of HousingPlus is to provide permanent, affordable housing and comprehensive services to women, including women with children, and gender expansive people to support them in overcoming poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma and the effects of incarceration, in order to build lives of stability, and to define and realize goals for themselves and their families. Since its beginning in 2002, HousingPlus has worked to address the lack of housing and services for women who have historically been underserved and marginalized, especially women impacted by the criminal justice system, and for the past 10 years, also female Veterans. Over the next three years, HousingPlus’ programs will continue to grow, along with its commitment to serving vulnerable populations. Please consider joining a team committed to building brighter futures for all! Please visit our website for more information regarding our organization: www.housingplusnyc.org. Please do not call or email HousingPlus regarding the status of your application.

Position Summary

HousingPlus is hiring an social worker to join our growing company. The Social Worker is responsible for providing trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical and supportive services to women and families residing in a permanent supportive housing program. Participants include individuals and families impacted by serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), histories of justice involvement/reentry, physical disabilities, and other complex needs. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with case managers and the broader support team to ensure participants with higher needs receive comprehensive, coordinated care that promotes housing stability, wellness, and self sufficiency. Competencies/ Skills: Trauma-Informed Practice: Ability to recognize and respond to the impact of trauma on individuals and families. Clinical Assessment & Intervention: Strong skills in psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively with case managers, property management, and external providers to support participant goals. Cultural Humility & Responsiveness: Demonstrates sensitivity to the lived experiences of diverse populations, including those impacted by systemic inequities. Crisis Management: Skilled in de-escalation, safety planning, and responding to mental health or substance use crises. Ethics & Professional Judgment: Adheres to NASW Code of Ethics and maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality.