Social Worker SNUG

PathStone Corporation•Syracuse, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The SNUG Social Worker will be a licensed (LMSW) social worker who will be able to provide clinical mental health services at their SNUG sites. They will work onsite as a member of the SNUG team to support SNUG staff in their current work with high-risk individuals affected by community violence. They will also work with victims of community violence and their families and provide them with either short or longer-term therapeutic services. To provide additional supportive services to the existing SNUG team.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work from an accredited university (or a master's degree in a related field)
LMSW required
2+ years of experience working in or near the SNUG target areas
We are looking to hire a trauma-focused clinical social worker whose skillset and training will complement and enhance the outreach services SNUG currently provides

Responsibilities

Work as an onsite social worker and member of the SNUG team in order to support SNUG staff in their current work with high-risk individuals affected by community violence
Work with victims of community violence and their families and provide them with either short or longer-term therapeutic services
Work with the SNUG staff to regularly debrief, process traumatic incidents, and manage the day-to-day stress of this work; provide ongoing training for staff and provide guidance in their work with clients
Create onsite programming including support groups for staff, participants, families of homicide victims, etc.
Supervise a site-based case manager who will assist in providing case management services to all victims of crime
Respond with SNUG team to violent incidents in the community, attend SNUG outreach events, and make home visits to victims and families when appropriate
Develop relationships with hospitals and other crime victim service providers in order to ensure crime victims know about and utilize SNUG services; will be required to maintain an adequate caseload
Participate in ongoing trauma training phone calls and weekly onsite clinical supervision
Adhere to all documentation and database requirements and accurately track work in accordance with VOCA reporting standards
Willingness to travel to trainings and conferences including an initial week-long training that may require overnight travel within NYS, and a biannual two-day conference in Albany
Be available to support SNUG team in emergency situations regarding incidents with staff or participants
Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) when necessary
Any other relevant duties as assigned