HELP USA·New York
Provide mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse counseling to families experiencing homelessness. Conduct psychosocial assessments and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure positive outcomes for families and children.
New Leaf| 8 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 What You’ll Do Do you want to help families experiencing homelessness get their lives back on track? If so, this is the job for you! As a Client Care Coordinator at our newly opened New Leaf shelter for families with children, you’ll help families in crisis with mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse counseling; work with children who have experienced trauma and may have other special needs; and fortify the strengths of each family. You’ll complete psychosocial assessments and participate in our multidisciplinary team approach to service to ensure positive outcomes for the families we serve. And you’ll gain supervised clinical hours needed to advance in your career.
You’re a great fit for this role if you have: Current LMSW or LMHC license. Compassion and respect for parents and children who are experiencing homelessness. Knowledge of child and adolescent development, emotional/behavioral health, mental health, parent-child relationship family dynamics, and diagnostic classification.
It would be helpful (but not required) if you have: Bilingual (English/Spanish), since many of our clients are native Spanish speakers. Compensation Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws. We Have GREAT BENEFITS! Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution. Generous Paid Time Off! 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute. And More!
At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness. EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace.
Requires a current LMSW or LMHC license and a Master's degree. Candidates must have knowledge of child development, behavioral health, and family dynamics, with bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.
Market context
In New York, Client Care Coordinator roles often draw candidates with social work or counseling credentials, especially when child development and family dynamics are part of the work. This role is competitive because it requires a current LMSW or LMHC, a master’s degree, and bilingual English-Spanish skills are preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm licensure fit, then prepare examples of client coordination and family-centered support before applying.
