PathStone is seeking a Social Worker SNUG to provide additional supportive services to the SNUG program participants in Rochester, New York.
who
us
PathStone is a nonprofit organization based in Rochester, NY with a mission of building family and individual self-sufficiency by strengthening urban and rural communities. PathStone operates 12 lines of business in the areas of training and employment, health and safety, housing services and community development.
PathStone’s New York State SNUG Outreach program seeks to engage high-risk individuals who are causing violence in communities with high rates of violent crime, address the issues that may be causing high-risk individuals to engage in gun violence, and share with the community how violence is spread.
What sets PathStone apart from the rest?
– PathStone’s two distinct lines of business—direct services and community and housing development—are rarely combined within one organization. This means that our staff are exposed to a broad number of programs and a variety of job functions.
– PathStone has a reputation for taking strategic risk. Our belief that “we don’t know until we try” is why we have continuously developed innovative programs over the last 40 years.
you
You are looking for a challenge and a chance to change the world for the better. You know that social impact is as important a measure of corporate success as profitability. You want to use your creativity to find quicker, better and more cost-efficient ways to help people. You are ready to try on new hats and find new solutions to old problems. You want to make a difference in the lives of others.
What sets you apart from the rest? Specifically, you have the following skills, experience and/or education:
– Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university (or a master’s degree in a related field)
– Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required
– 2+ years of experience working in or near the SNUG target areas
– Trauma-focused clinical social worker preferred
what
This is a full-time position. The Social Worker will responds to shootings to prevent retaliation and to assist family members of those who have been injured or killed. Specifically, this position is responsible for:
– Working onsite as a member of the SNUG team to support SNUG staff in their current work with high-risk individuals affected by community violence
– Working with victims of community violence and their families and provide them with either short or longer-term therapeutic services
– Working with victims of crime to connect them to services
– 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
– Creating onsite programming including support groups for staff, participants, families of homicide victims,
etc.
where
This position is located in Rochester, New York.
when
This position is available immediately.
why
PathStone offers a chance for you to improve the world, but we also know that you have bills to pay. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
– Based on demonstrated experience and qualifications
– Pension plan for eligible employees with an employer contribution
– Annual cost-of-living adjustment and merit-based pay increases
– Generous vacation and holidays
– Employment at PathStone qualifies for the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
