• Social Worker SNUG

    PathStone Corporation (Syracuse, NY)


    Social Worker SNUG

     

    Summary Purpose for 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 (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill):

    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

    Position 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

     

    Working Conditions/Environment

     

    Requires frequent exposure to individuals displaying high-risk/violent behaviors.

     

    Requires frequent weekend and night hours.

     

    Requires frequent travel within the City of Syracuse to different sites as well as some travel for training purposes.

     

    Transportation Requirement

     

    Position requires automobile, driver’s license, and insurance.

     

    Last Updated: Created 9/20/2021

     

    Replaces: N/A