MSW Social Worker for Housing Advocacy Practice

Legal Services NYC(29 days ago)

HybridFull TimeMedior$70,512 - $145,980Housing Advocacy

About this role

Bronx Legal Services is hiring a full-time Master of Social Work to join its Housing Advocacy practice focused on preserving affordable housing and preventing eviction in the Bronx. The Social Worker will be part of the Social Work Unit and will work closely with housing attorneys, paralegals, tenant organizations, and community partners to support low- and moderate-income tenants. The position is unionized, offers clinical supervision toward licensure, and includes hybrid in-office and field work.

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Required Skills

Case Management
Home Visits
Field Accompaniment
Psychosocial Assessment
Affidavit Drafting
Court Testimony
Crisis Intervention
Service Referrals
Service Navigation
Benefits Advocacy

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Qualifications

Master of Social Work
New York State License
SIFI Certification (Preferred)

About Legal Services NYC

legalservicesnyc.org

Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) is a nonprofit legal aid organization that provides free civil legal help to low‑income New Yorkers. LSNYC connects callers to intake specialists and attorneys for matters such as housing and eviction defense, public benefits, family and consumer law, immigration, elder law, and related services. Their multilingual intake line is open Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at 917‑661‑4500. The organization also works through community outreach, impact litigation, and policy advocacy to protect tenants, preserve benefits, and advance economic security.