Seeking Social Workers to provide Mental Health and Wellness services
The Independent Drivers Guild (IDG) is a nonprofit affiliate of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) bringing together app-based drivers in New York City to win better pay, benefits, and dignity on the job. We believe in the power of collective action to win change.
Our Mental Health and Wellness Program provides a lifeline for drivers who are in crisis and supports drivers with a suite of preventative measures including individual, couples and counseling, accessing social services, and raising awareness of the importance of mental health.
We are seeking a social worker to join our team full-time. The right candidate will have a passion for helping low-wage workers gain power to transform reality through collective action.
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Provide individual, couples and family counseling to drivers;
- Provide case management support in accessing social safety net resources, resolving conflicts, and setting and achieving goals;
- Manage a caseload of about 15-20 drivers;
- Work as part of the Mental Health team and other departments at IDG to develop programming;
- Offer trainings for drivers & leaders in the driving community around mental wellness and stress management;
- Field calls from drivers who are in crisis;
- Develop relationships with other community organizations and leaders that drivers may reach out to when they are in crisis;
- Work closely with other members of the Mental Health and Wellness Team to track key metrics of program effectiveness;
- Think creatively and collaborate with staff to adapt program focus as-needed;
Qualifications:
- Master of Social Work;
- Valid NY state licensure as LMSW;
- Experience with working class and marginalized populations;
- Labor/community organizing experience preferred;
- Experience creating and implementing mental health curriculum;
- Multilingual strongly preferred – particularly Spanish, Hindi, French, Bengali, Urdu, Arabic, Russian;
- Passion for social justice
Looking to fill position ASAP.
IDG is an equal opportunity employer. All persons regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. People of color and women should apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Hybrid – In-person & Remote
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person