Reentry & Behavioral Support Social Worker (LMSW)

Job Details: Job Location: YMCA

• Yonkers, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $66300.00 - $70000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Nonprofit
• Social Services, YMCA of Yonkers Job Title: Reentry & Behavioral Support Social Worker (LMSW) Status: Full-Time, Salary Exempt Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: $66,300–$70,000 annually Reports To: Director of Reentry & Healing Hub Department: Reentry & Healing Hub / Social Responsibility POSITION SUMMARY The Reentry & Behavioral Support Social Worker (LMSW) provides trauma-informed, participant-centered counseling, behavioral interventions, and individualized support services through the YMCA of Yonkers Reentry & Healing Hub, a newly established initiative funded by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Serving justice-involved adults ages 18 and older throughout Yonkers and Westchester County, the Reentry & Behavioral Support Social Worker will play a critical role in helping participants address barriers to successful community reintegration, strengthen coping and decision-making skills, and achieve greater personal, social, and economic stability. Reporting to the Director of the Reentry & Healing Hub, the Reentry & Behavioral Support Social Worker will support the implementation of a comprehensive, evidence-based service model integrating Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI), trauma-informed supportive counseling, risk and needs assessments, individualized service planning, case management, and community referrals. The position will work collaboratively with Academic & Career Counselors, the Program Coordinator, Peer Support & Intake Specialist, and community partners to ensure that participants receive coordinated services responsive to their individual circumstances and goals. As a founding member of the Reentry & Healing Hub team, the Reentry & Behavioral Support Social Worker will help establish participant engagement practices, service delivery procedures, documentation standards, and a supportive program environment. The position will contribute to the YMCA's commitment to reducing recidivism, strengthening community safety, promoting personal development, and expanding opportunities for justice-involved individuals to build stable and productive lives. WHAT WE STAND FOR At the Y, our work is rooted in three key areas: Achievement
• Helping adults develop coping strategies, strengthen decision-making skills, overcome barriers, and make meaningful progress toward personal and reentry goals. Relationships
• Building trusting, supportive connections with participants, families, colleagues, and community partners that promote accountability and long-term stability. Belonging
• Creating a safe, respectful, culturally responsive, and welcoming environment where every participant is treated with dignity and has opportunities to succeed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participant Assessment & Individualized Service Planning Conduct participant interviews, psychosocial assessments, and structured screenings to identify reentry-related challenges, strengths, behavioral support needs, and available resources. Administer or support DCJS-approved risk and needs assessment tools, including ORAS where applicable, consistent with required training and program protocols.

Collaborate with participants and program staff to develop Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) addressing identified needs and goals related to employment, education, housing stability, behavioral development, and community reintegration. Review participant progress, document service engagement, and recommend adjustments to individualized service plans as needs and circumstances change.

Identify participants who may benefit from specialized behavioral health services and coordinate appropriate referrals to qualified external providers. Trauma-Informed Counseling & Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Provide individual, trauma-informed supportive counseling focused on coping strategies, emotional regulation, problem-solving, motivation, healthy relationships, and successful community reintegration.

Facilitate structured individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) using approved curricula and evidence-based practices designed to strengthen decision-making, accountability, and prosocial behavior. Support the delivery of the program's required CBI services, including the minimum session expectations established in the approved DCJS work plan, as appropriate to individualized participant needs.

Facilitate group discussions and educational activities addressing reentry challenges, conflict resolution, stress management, communication, and personal responsibility. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and deliver services consistent with New York State LMSW scope-of-practice requirements and applicable supervision standards.

Coordinate referrals for psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, substance use treatment, or other specialized services when participant needs exceed the Hub's direct-service scope. Case Management & Participant Support Provide ongoing individualized support to help participants address barriers to program participation, service engagement, and achievement of their reentry goals.

Collaborate with Academic & Career Counselors to connect participants with educational programs, vocational training, workforce readiness activities, and employment opportunities. Coordinate with the Peer Support & Intake Specialist to promote participant engagement, retention, follow-up, and successful transitions between program services.

Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, and monthly participant progress reviews to ensure continuity and coordination of services. Support participants in accessing community resources, including housing assistance, public benefits, healthcare, legal services, and other appropriate supports.

Promote participant self-determination, accountability, and strengths-based approaches throughout service delivery. Program Development, Documentation & DCJS Compliance Assist the Program Director in developing and implementing participant assessment procedures, counseling protocols, group facilitation practices, and case management standards for the newly established Hub.

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records, including assessments, individualized service plans, counseling notes, CBI attendance, referrals, and progress documentation. Document service delivery and participant outcomes in accordance with YMCA policies, DCJS reporting requirements, and applicable professional standards.

Support achievement of approved program measures, including counseling sessions, CBI delivery, participant engagement, and individualized service-plan outcomes. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities, case reviews, program evaluations, and required staff training. Complete required DCJS training modules and maintain professional knowledge of trauma-informed practices, reentry services, and evidence-based behavioral interventions.

Community Collaboration & Professional Practice Build collaborative relationships with community-based organizations, probation and court partners, behavioral health providers, and other referral resources. Coordinate participant support with partner organizations, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and consent practices.

Participate in community meetings, professional development activities, and interdisciplinary collaboration to strengthen the Hub's service delivery model. Identify emerging participant needs, service gaps, and opportunities to improve access to supportive services. Support social work student learning or field activities only when appropriately qualified and authorized under applicable academic and professional requirements.

Organizational Support Follow YMCA policies, professional boundaries, confidentiality requirements, ethical standards, and applicable DCJS contractual obligations. Participate in required staff meetings, training, quality improvement activities, and YMCA initiatives. Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with professional licensure and the position's responsibilities.

CORE COMPETENCIES Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practice Participant-Centered Counseling and Engagement Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Group Facilitation Assessment, Case Management and Individualized Service Planning Professional Ethics, Confidentiality and Boundaries Documentation, Data Quality and Accountability Collaboration, Communication and Problem Solving QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) required.

Current, valid New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license required. Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in social work, community-based services, behavioral support, case management, or related human services preferred. Experience working with justice-involved adults, individuals affected by trauma, or populations experiencing significant barriers to employment, housing, or community stability strongly preferred.

Knowledge of trauma-informed care, supportive counseling, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, and strengths-based case management preferred. Experience facilitating structured groups, conducting psychosocial assessments, and developing individualized service plans preferred. Familiarity with criminal justice systems, community supervision, reentry programs, or alternatives-to-incarceration initiatives strongly preferred.

Strong interpersonal communication, professional judgment, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, establish professional boundaries, and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic case management or reporting systems.

Ability to maintain professional licensure and complete all required program training. SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE WILL BE MEASURED BY Timely completion of assigned participant assessments, individualized service plans, counseling documentation, and case management records. Effective delivery of trauma-informed supportive counseling and structured CBI services consistent with the approved DCJS work plan.

Contribution to the Hub's annual service targets, including 150 individual counseling sessions and 30 CBI group cycles across the program. Demonstrated participant engagement, progress toward individualized goals, and appropriate coordination of community resources and referrals. Accurate, timely, and confidential documentation supporting program performance, quality improvement, and grant compliance.

Effective collaboration with the Program Director, multidisciplinary team, and community partners. Consistent adherence to YMCA policies, professional ethics, applicable licensing requirements, and participant safety standards. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is primarily based at 17 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY, with local community visits, partner meetings, and outreach activities as needed.

Responsibilities

involve individual participant meetings, group facilitation, office-based case management, and community-based service coordination. Ability to work in office, group-program, and community settings, use a computer, maintain records, and manage multiple participant needs. Schedule may include occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate participant and program needs.

BENEFITS

The YMCA of Yonkers offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities, subject to plan eligibility. JOIN OUR TEAM Join the YMCA of Yonkers Reentry & Healing Hub and help build a new community-based initiative dedicated to supporting justice-involved adults in achieving stability, opportunity, and successful community reintegration.

We welcome compassionate, skilled, and mission-driven social workers committed to trauma-informed practice, achievement, relationships, and belonging.Qualifications: