Social Worker (Bilingual in Russian/English) - Holocaust Survivor Program Former Soviet Union

Selfhelp Community Services; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Selfhelp Community Services is seeking a dedicated caseworker to provide casework services and advocate for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program in New York. You will conduct intakes, assist with applications, and develop and monitor care plans to ensure access to entitlements and support services.

Responsibilities include home or institutional assessments, collaboration with families and collaterals, and maintaining accurate case notes in the data system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MSW preferred.
• Strong communication and listening skills essential.
• Experience in case management or social services helpful.

Responsabilités

• Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits.
• Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate.
• Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans.
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate.
• Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames.
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
• May work from home 2-3 times per week as appropriate.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Listening skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor's degree

MSW preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Position Summary: Provide casework services and advocate for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program.

Principal Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills And Requirements

• Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits
• Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate
• Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner
• Facilitate and assist at social, recreational and other group activities and events
• Supervise social work students (if applicable)
• Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards

Salary Range

$54,000 - $66,400 per year commensurate with experience.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Requirements

• Bachelors required; MSW preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

Knowledge, Skills And Requirements

• Business office environment with phone and computer use, travel via public transportation. This position may have the ability to work from home 2-3 times per week.