Social Worker - WIN

Join NADAP’s exciting new Workforce Initiative Nassau (WIN) program in Hempstead helping Nassau County residents build careers!

Do you want to help make a positive change in other people’s lives? Be a part of our dedicated team of professionals making a real difference by helping people find the right path to education, training, and employment to support their independence and stability in recovery.

What we offer:

• Meaningful and impactful work in the community
• Comprehensive insurance benefits
• 401k plan with match
• 35+ paid days off each year
• Tuition reimbursement and much more!

Position Objective:

Support individuals impacted by substance use disorders in securing and maintaining meaningful employment. This role emphasizes trauma‑informed care, group facilitation, outreach, and partnership development to address substance use challenges and promote long‑term recovery and economic stability. The Social Worker will work closely with clients and community partners across Nassau County’s human services sector.

Essential Functions:

• Provide one‑on‑one counseling and case management to individuals in recovery, with a focus on employment readiness, job placement, and long‑term retention.
• Facilitate weekly trauma‑informed support groups for participants who may be struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, or life stressors.
• Work with the WIN team and clients' Case Managers from the referring agency to create a relapse prevention plan and support client recovery. Attend team meetings and collaborate with staff members to ensure client needs are met.
• Keep a record of concise case notes on each service conducted and provided.
• Support CRPA in promoting self-advocacy.
• Conduct psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions on topics such as job readiness, workplace skills, relapse prevention, coping strategies, and life skills.
• Conduct presentations at partner agencies and community‑based organizations to promote program services, reduce stigma, and expand access to care.
• Develop individualized service plans addressing barriers to employment, including housing instability, mental health needs, legal issues, and substance use.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and participate in case conferences and team meetings.
• Monitor client progress and provide ongoing support to promote job retention, recovery stability, and career advancement.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and data entry in accordance with agency, funder, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend and participate in meetings, staff development sessions and in-service training as assigned.
• Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role of a professional social worker within a workforce development and recovery‑oriented setting.

Educational Requirements:

• MSW required with at least 3 years related work experience in human services.

Skills and/or Experience Required:

• Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required.
• Experience working in employment services or in social service-related field preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, Excellent organizational skills. Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel to various locations in Nassau County to carry out assigned duties.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Basic computer software literacy and computer usage experience.
• Must have a car and valid driver's license.

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

NADAP’s Workforce Initiative Nassau (WIN) program provides Nassau County residents with vocational options including connections with job training and education programs to meet career goals and pre-employment preparation, job placement, and work supports. Program participants are job ready and have been personally affected by substance use.

NADAP, Inc. is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become sufficient. NADAP programs assist disadvantaged populations in New York City and Nassau County. NADAP's services include health insurance enrollment, assessment, care coordination, case management, professional training, job preparation and placement services. At NADAP, we believe in creating an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants have an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit us at www.nadap.org.