Greenhope: Services for Women, Inc.

Job Description

Title: Social Worker

About the Organization

Greenhope Services for Women, Inc. was established in 1975 in a convent that was transformed into a comprehensive residential treatment program for formerly incarcerated women. Over the years, it has developed formal relationships with the criminal justice system and has expanded its work to include services for women on parole and those referred by the courts as an alternative to incarceration (ATI).

Located in East Harlem, Greenhope's commitment to providing quality services to predominantly poor African American and Latina ex-offenders has made it a leader in working with women to address the problems that lead to a life of drugs and crime. It is one of the few woman-centered facilities operating in New York State, which serves both parolees and ATI clients.

Reports to: Residential Director

Requirements

Masters degree in social work with one-year experience. Experience in substance abuse and mental health counseling. Must have LCSW by Dept. of Education or CASAC. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Duties

Conduct individual psychosocial assessment of all clients.

• Review treatment plan development for all clients
• Conduct parenting skills, trauma, domestic violence and mental health education workshops.
• Communicate with the PCP, family courts, mental health providers, ACS, legal services and all other interdisciplinary team members and make decisions regarding management, treatment of problems identified and client progress.
• Provide individual and group therapy counseling.
• Monitor on a monthly basis all case records, ensuring compliance with all contractual and regulatory stipulations
• Maintain documentation of client case record according to GSW, city, state and federal confidentiality guidelines including all other funding sources.
• Assist with in-service training to staff and clients regarding updates and community services.
• Provide and document referrals and follow-up services to clients with HIV/AIDS.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field of HIV/AIDS, chemical dependence/abuse, criminal justice, women issues, and family development via, meetings, conferences, training and literature.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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Mail resume to the attention of Human Resources, Greenhope Services for Women, Inc., Administrative Office, 23 West 123rd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10027, E-mail to jobs@greenhope.org, or fax to 212-996-8638.