SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT (224869)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,584 - 52,105; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Bronx, New York is looking for a dedicated case planner. The candidate will work closely with families involved in the ACS system to manage cases related to mental health and substance use. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, making appropriate referrals, and coordinating with legal entities. A Bachelor's Degree and experience with child welfare are required, with a strong preference for Spanish speakers. This role will need flexibility for evening or weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher education.
• Experience with child welfare, mental health, and/or substance use.
• Experience working with families in legal contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases involving families with ACS due to mental health or substance use.
• Conduct ongoing in-home assessments of family members.
• Ensure coordination between families, providers, and the legal system.

Skills

Experience with child welfare

Mental health knowledge

Substance use awareness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Spanish-speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Overview

City/State: Bronx, New York

Grant Funded: Yes

Department: CMO - UBA FTR

Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate: $32.19

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To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days.

University Behavioral Associates (UBA) at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York is seeking a dedicated and organized bachelors- or masters-level individual with 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) in order to ensure a strong, effective collaboration that supports families in focusing on child safety and well-being. Case planners primarily engage with families in the community through home and school visits, and other community based contacts.

Responsibilities

• Case planner duties include working closely with families involved with ACS due to mental health or substance use concerns. Families may also have legal involvement.
• The case planner will be responsible for case management, including conducting ongoing in-home assessments of family members, making referrals to appropriate clinical services, monitoring attendance and engagement at mental health or substance use disorder treatment programs, collaborating with families and community agencies (e.g., schools, probation, ACS).
• The case planner will also be responsible for ensuring coordination between families, providers, and the legal system, will participate in weekly individual supervision, and will document treatment efforts consistent with ACS and UBA/Montefiore guidelines. Evening and/or weekend availability may be required.

Requirements

• The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor\'s Degree or higher education, demonstrated experience with child welfare, mental health issues, and/or substance use concerns, as well as experience working with families and the legal system. The preferred candidate will also possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Spanish-speaking strongly preferred.