Social Work Associate

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid time off (28 days for the first year)

Job summary

The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in New York seeks a Social Worker to assist with psychosocial services. Responsibilities include working with clinical social workers, conducting assessments, and providing case management to patients.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least one year of experience in social services. The center offers a salary range of $50,000 - $55,000, medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least one year of working experience in social services, health care agency, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with clinical social worker to provide social work services.
• Complete psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Formulate and implement intervention plans for patients.
• Provide case management and referral service.
• Assist with benefits eligibility counseling and applications.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with clinical social worker to provide social work services at the service units
• Complete psychosocial assessment for patients as indicated
• Formulate and implement the intervention plan for patients
• Provide concrete case management, follow‑up and referral service
• Provide entitlements/benefits eligibility counseling and assist with application
• Assist Clinical Social Workers in providing case management service as needed
• Timely services provided to patients based on the Social Work department guideline
• Complete documentations and reports based on the Social Work department guideline
• Attend case conference, agency meetings and staff meetings
• Participate in community outreach and marketing activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or other related field
• At least one year of working experience in social services, health care agency or related field
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $50,000.00 - 55,000.00 per year
• Medical insurance
• Employer‑paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
• Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program