Social Work Counselor Job at Fedcap, Inc., New York, NY 10017

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Job Description

Fedcap, Inc., a Fedcap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Social Work Counselor to work with youth and young adults ages 18-24 in the New York, NY area. This social services and counseling position earns a competitive wage.

In addition to competitive pay and our amazing culture, we offer our Social Work Counselors the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • A flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • A 403(b) plan
  • An employee assistance plan
  • A future moms program
  • Life insurance

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why of this social services position, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!


DAY-TO-DAY

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

As a Social Work Counselor 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!


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.


OUR IDEAL SOCIAL WORK COUNSELOR

  • Communicator - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • DIscrete - can handle confidential information with discretion
  • Attentive - highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Optimistic - can maintain a positive and professional attitude
  • Helpful - has exceptional problem-solving skills

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this social services position!


REQUIREMENTS FOR A SOCIAL WORK COUNSELOR

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

Experience working within a youth development model is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our social services and counseling team as a Social Work Counselor!

Location: 10017

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