Bilingual MSW Social Worker II with Licensing Support

West-Side-Federation-For-Senior-and-Supportive-Housing-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing in New York, NY seeks a Social Worker II to join the social service team. The role reports to the Clinical Coordinator, or Director of Clinical and Social Services, while working closely with their Building Manager.

The Social Worker II is an exempt employee requiring a Masters’ Degree, capable of autonomous work and building 1:1 relationships with residents to provide comprehensive social work services and promote safe, independent living

Qualifications

• MSW preferred, or MA in human services with at least two years of social work experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required.
• Experience with older adults and with mental illness or substance use is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining medical and mental health services.
• Assist residents in obtaining entitlements and home care.
• Provide care coordination between service providers and residents.
• Maintain case records, support plans, and psychosocial histories.
• Participate in intake, discharge planning, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Encourage residents to maintain family and social relationships.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MSW preferred

MA in human services field

Two years social work experience

Job description

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing in New York, NY seeks a Social Worker II to join the social service team. The role reports to the Clinical Coordinator, or Director of Clinical and Social Services, while working closely with their Building Manager.

The Social Worker II is an exempt employee requiring a Masters’ Degree, capable of autonomous work and building 1:1 relationships with residents to provide comprehensive social work services and promote safe, independent living