SOCIAL WORKER

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Flexibility required as needed

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker for our C-CAT program. The C-CAT program provides suicide prevention and postvention services which includes developing and delivering in-person and virtual workshops to various audiences including youth, parents, and professionals in a variety of venues across Long Island. Suicide postvention and crisis response services are provided in-person to schools, families, and businesses as soon as possible. Travel is required.

LMSW - $63,000

LMSW Bilingual in Spanish - $65,000

LCSW - $66,000

LCSW Bilingual in Spanish - $68,000

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Social Worker will provide suicide prevention presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Conduct outreach with schools and community organizations to schedule presentations.
• The Social Worker will conduct in-home and community-based sessions with families who lost a loved one to suicide as requested by clients (i.e., evenings, weekends, and holidays).
• Conduct in-home and community-based debriefings with groups impacted by critical incidents.
• The Social Worker will provide crisis intervention and referrals, as needed.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments for all impacted clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Psychology required.

Social Work, Mental Health Counselor, or Psychology License required.

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience working with people impacted by trauma required.

Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.

Travel to client homes and other community-based settings required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for long periods of time and traveling to conduct home visits.

"Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."