Why Westhab
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProvides safe, affordable housing and employment services to homeless and low-income families while fostering economic stability in distressed communities.
- Shelter operations: Westhab has developed a unique capacity to deliver effective programs designed to help families and singles experiencing homelessness secure permanent housing and get back on their feet. Westhab has adapted the housing first concept to meet local needs…$135.6M spent in FY2024
- Housing services and operations: westhab's mission is: building communities. Changing lives. Westhab builds communities by creating high-quality affordable and supportive housing. Westhab changes lives by delivering the services and support that people and communities need to thrive. The sum of…$26.7M spent in FY2024
- Employment services: westhab's employment services programs focus on job readiness training, job placement and job retention. We started this service with homeless residents in our shelters, then expanded to serving the larger community in mount vernon and yonkers by opening…$3M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenJOB TITLE:  SOCIAL WORKER - LMSW DIVISION: SERVICES FLSA: NON-EXEMPT LOCATION: NYC REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR SOCIAL SERVICES SUMMARY: The LMSW is responsible for coordinating inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse services for families with children in a homeless shelter. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for a small case load of high-risk families with children Responsible for facilitating weekly mental health/ substance abuse workshops and onsite support groups for clients. Must know community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to the community and other governmental agencies for services, and have the ability to coordinate services.
Must be able to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of clients to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the client’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed. Work from a strength-based, client-centered perspective to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diverse backgrounds. Must have knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures.
Must be able to provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of clients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Must have knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking. Provides crisis intervention and stabilization as needed . May require some after-hours and/or weekend follow-up for emergencies. Maintains, reviews, and signs off on all required documentation/reports and submits all on time. Identifies program needs and makes recommendations. Performs related tasks as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS LMSW Required.
Must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). At least two years’ experience in an area of specialized social work practice. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable. AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is a prominent community development organization that provides housing and supportive services to more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals who are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy.
Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and communities we have the privilege of serving deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations…
About Westhab
From its Form 990- Budget $179.1M · Housing & Shelter
- Staff 1,203 · founded 1981
- Pays its leaders $178K–$481K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 19 · Jobs at Westhab · Full 990 report