SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System is seeking a dedicated case planner for its Family Treatment & Rehabilitation program. This role involves working closely with families facing mental health and substance use issues, ensuring collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a preference for Spanish speakers. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with child welfare, mental health, and/or substance use concerns.
• Experience working with families and the legal system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing in-home assessments and make referrals to clinical services.
• Collaborate with community agencies and ensure coordination among families and providers.
• Participate in weekly supervision and document efforts according to guidelines.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

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University Behavioral Associates (UBA) at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York, is seeking a dedicated and organized individual with a bachelor's or master's level education and experience in social services to serve as a case planner for the Family Treatment & Rehabilitation specialized preventive program funded by the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS).

This community-based, family-centered program works closely with parents, children, and providers (including ACS) to ensure strong, effective collaboration supporting families in child safety and well-being. Case planners primarily engage with families through home and school visits and other community contacts.

Responsibilities include working with families involved with ACS due to mental health or substance use issues, conducting ongoing in-home assessments, making referrals to clinical services, monitoring treatment attendance and engagement, collaborating with community agencies, and ensuring coordination among families, providers, and the legal system. The role involves participating in weekly supervision and documenting efforts according to ACS and UBA/Montefiore guidelines. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

The ideal candidate will have experience with child welfare, mental health, and/or substance use concerns, as well as working with families and the legal system. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. Spanish language skills are strongly preferred.

Montefiore Medical Center, the Bronx's largest employer with over 200 locations including 11 hospitals, is part of the Department of Psychiatry, known for empirically supported treatments. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Salary Range/Pay Rate: $32.18 per hour

Department: CMO
Bargaining Unit: 1199
Campus: MOSES
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Address: 334 East 148th Street, Bronx
Shift: Day
Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Req ID: 224866

Note: The listed rate is the initial hiring rate and may vary based on shift differential, experience, education, or other factors.

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