Senior social work Assistant

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 3,192,000 - 3,990,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

PTO and holidays

Health insurance

401k retirement

Wellness programs

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

CEU credits

Job summary

VNS Health in New York seeks a social worker to provide direct services to children and families through the FRIENDS Program. You will screen clients, assess psychosocial needs, develop plans of care, and coordinate with schools, clinics, and community resources to ensure continuity of care.

The role offers opportunities for leadership, supervision of staff, CEU credits, generous PTO and holidays, health and retirement benefits, and ongoing professional growth while serving a long-standing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or human services.
• Or four years of full-time paid social work experience.
• Minimum two years direct service experience with mentally disabled children and families.
• Experience in Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen clients and assess psychosocial status and plan of care.
• Coordinate with other agencies on treatment plans and follow-up for continuity of care.
• Monitor effects of the plan of care on patients and families.
• Assist with entitlement processes and guiding third-party reimbursement and resources.
• Conduct outreach to community agencies to establish referrals and access services.
• Maintain records and documentation per program requirements and policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and training; provide supervisory guidance as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

Job description

Overview

Provides direct social work services to patients and their families including supportive counseling, community resource planning, advocacy, skill building and crisis intervention. Provides direct social work services such as assessments, linkages to community resources and assistance with entitlements. Assists supervisor with administrative tasks and provides leadership and guidance to staff. Works under general supervision.

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at20 daysof paid time offand 9 company holidays
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program
• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement and CEU credits

What You Will Do

• Screens clients/families and assists in the assessment of their psychosocial status and social work needs, and participates in the development of a plan of care.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies on the treatment plans, as well as follows up on linkages made between patients and other service agencies or mental health provides to ensure continuity of care.
• Assists with monitoring the effects of the plan of care on the patient/family.
• Assists Entitlement Processors with advocacy and entitlement criteria. Assists staff, patients/families and other caregivers to understand third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources.
• Performs outreach to community agencies in order to establish working relationships and provide access to other services. Advises other agencies of the program and referral process.
• Maintains records and statistics in accordance with program requirements. Documents services planned and provided. Maintains written and verbal communications according to VNS Home Care policy.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to provide a continuum of quality in-home services to families.
• Arranges transportation and/or accompanies participating family members on appointments at clinics, programs and offices.
• Under direct supervision, may provide support to the plan of care by providing some counseling, psychosocial assessments and family centered treatment as required by the program.
• Attends in-service education programs, and other training, as required by the Agency and funding sources.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth.
• Performs outreach activities to hospitals, out patient departments and other mental health providers for the purposes of education and obtaining program referrals.
• Provides leadership and guidance to less experienced staff and performs clinical supervision of SWA on an individual or group basis, as directed.
• Trains new and less experienced team members.
• Acts as supervisor in the absence of Program Manager.
• Organizes and conducts educational and client/family group activities.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

About the Program

FRIENDS Program - Children and Family Support Team (CFST)

The FRIENDS Program provides crisis intervention, case management, and family support services to children and adolescents experiencing significant emotional and behavioral challenges.

Why Join This Program:

Support children and families during critical moments and help build stronger foundations for long-term success.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or the human services field - OR -four years of full-time paid experience in social work in a social agency adhering to acceptable standards - OR- the equivalent combination of the foregoing education and experience required

Work Experience: Minimum two years overall experience in providing direct services to mentally disabled children and their families requiredMinimum one year experience working in a Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Program requiredKnowledge of linking mentally disabled children /families to a broad range of services (e.g. medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal housing and financial services) requiredEffective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills requiredExperience in a supervisory or lead capacity preferredBilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Pay Range

USD $23.17 - USD $28.96 /Hr.

About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.