Social Worker, Community Health

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that supports social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a stable home, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

• Generous paid time off
• Personal and sick days
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Dependent care spending account
• Commuter transit and parking account
• Working Advantage – employee perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

The Social Worker is part of a human service team that develops and executes service and care plans for residents, providing a supportive and empowering environment that fosters stabilization, independence, and self‑reliance. The Social Worker assesses resident needs, provides direct services, bridges residents to external providers, and promotes healthy behaviors.

Pay: $70,000 annually
FLSA: Exempt. Not eligible for overtime.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 10am–6pm or Tuesday – Saturday 10am–6pm (Sunday and Monday off).
Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY

• Service and Care Coordination
  • Ensure residents receive quality and appropriate services per organizational principles.
  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to identify immediate and long‑term needs (healthcare, food, childcare, employment, immigration, trauma, etc.).
  • Collaborate with case managers to design service plans that address identified needs.
  • Coordinate workshops and activities that promote self‑care, cultural adjustment, and language acquisition.
  • Work with external providers to access preventive, remedial health and mental health services.
  • Meet with residents weekly to review progress, modify plans, and conduct room inspections for hygiene and housekeeping.
  • Assist with discharge plans and ensure referrals to community organizations.
• Intervention Services
  • Develop and facilitate workshops with external providers; monitor engagement and impact.
  • Provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation to ensure safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
  • Follow up after priority incidents to bridge residents to services.
• General Duties
  • Document interactions and communications in resident records.