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Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on individuals and families? Do you have the heart of a social worker and the drive to empower others to break free from the cycle of hardship? If so, we invite you to join New Ground’s dedicated team as a Social Worker/ Domestic Violence Specialist!

New Ground is a unique non-profit agency committed to helping Long Islanders for over 34 years break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. We provide immediate assistance, resources, and long-term guidance and solutions to assist clients in building the skills necessary to lead independent, successful lives. Our team approach utilizes specialists with social work, education and other areas of expertise to provide the best services to those in need. 

As a full-time Social Worker, you will provide assessment, guidance, emotional support, counseling, and resources to homeless families, individuals, and Veterans. Weekly individual LCSW supervision provided. 

For more great company information, visit our website at www.newground.org 

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

New Ground values our employees’ time and efforts. A competitive starting compensation of $60K- $64K annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package, highlights our commitment to your success. The benefits package includes: 

• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health coverage for the employee: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: 11 paid holidays and other paid time off opportunities
• New Ground is an approved NYS setting for licensed social work practice, with weekly LCSW supervision provided to meet licensure requirements for the LCSW.
• Access to professional development opportunities within the Social Work field to meet CEU requirements.

New Ground is an approved qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Employees in this position may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the PSLF program. 

We also maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where all can learn and grow within the company. We provide ample professional growth and development opportunities within the field of Social Work. We strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To succeed, you should have:

• Must have a MSW and LMSW, or plans to secure the LMSW within 12 months of hire date 
• Solid Internet experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with strong time management and organization skills required 
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required 
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
• Experience with homelessness, trauma and/or substance abuse a plus 

Your day-to-day responsibilities as the Social Worker will include:

• Maintain regular, frequent weekly contact with caseload including offsite visits at various community locations and homes, and office visits in addition to phone calls, emails, etc.
• Provide clinically therapeutic assessments, insight, feedback and interventions in areas of concern 
• Advocate for all family members in areas of social services, education, and more 
• Provide motivation, encouragement and empowerment in areas necessary for clients to move toward achieving independence 
• Assist caseload in drafting short and long-term goals, and tracking progress in reaching these goals in a timely fashion 
• Maintain strict documentation of all client contact, including monthly reviews of goals and progress, updating statistics, utilizing required agency forms, systems and procedures 
• Attend weekly meetings with social work team for collaboration on cases, action plans 
• and other program items
• Investigate resources for programs as needed and refer clients to appropriate organizations, maintaining a high level of knowledge of community resources for the population served 
• Collaborate with the Associate Program Director on education advocacy issues for children in the program alongside parents in school settings 
• Work independently from various locations in Nassau and Suffolk County as well as in office
• Provide support and assistance to colleagues and the agency overall as needed 

Together, we can build a brighter future for all.

If you're ready to be a catalyst for change and help break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, we want to hear from you! Join New Ground’s mission to create a more just and compassionate society, one life at a time. Apply now and be a part of something significant.