Social Worker

Helen Keller Services (HKS); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Paid personal days

Voluntary ancillary insurance plans

Job summary

A community service organization in the United States seeks a dedicated Caseworker to provide essential services to clients with disabilities. You will be responsible for assessment, counseling, and maintaining client records, as well as coordinating with various social service agencies. A Master’s Degree in Social Work and licensure in New York are required. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with adults and children with disabilities preferred.
• Social Work Licensure in the State of New York (LMSW or LCSW) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Casework services such as assessment and counseling for clients.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain client appointments.
• Coordinate services with staff and social service agencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Summary

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community.

Responsibilities

• Provide all necessary Casework services (Assessment, Level 1 and Level 2 counseling) as deemed appropriate for clients.
• Complete all necessary Casework paperwork in a timely fashion, computer work, telephone calls, outside paperwork and referrals, Informed system work, etc., as required by all VR clients.
• Provide outreach services as necessary to advocate for clients.
• Schedule and maintain client appointments.
• Coordinate client services with NYSCB staff, outside social service agencies and other HKSB instructors.
• Excellent attention to detail regarding progress notes and report submission.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Experience in working with adults and children with disabilities preferred.

Licenses & Registrations

• Social Work Licensure in the State of New York (LMSW or LCSW) required.

Location

WORK LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY - Travel to Hempstead when necessary

Job Type

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Pay

PAY: $70,000 - $75,000 annually

Benefits

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid personal days
• Voluntary ancillary insurance plans

Helen Keller Services for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer.