Social Worker I

Queens County Bar Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York is seeking a Social Worker I to join their social services team. This position involves building relationships with residents to provide comprehensive social work services, enhancing their independence and well-being. The role offers various support for licensing and further education to ensure professional development. Candidates should possess an MSW or MA and experience working with older adults and individuals with mental illness.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

403 (B) retirement savings

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Federal Holidays

Accrued Vacation and Sick Time

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years social work experience.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining health services.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Oversee discharge planning processes for residents.

Skills

Fluency in written and oral English

Experience with older adults

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW or MA in human services field

Job description

WEST SIDE FEDERATION FOR SENIOR AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Social Worker I

The Social Worker I works as part of the social service team. They report to the Clinical Coordinator, or Director of Clinical and Social Services, while working closely with their Building Manager.

A Social Worker I is an exempt employee who is required to have a Masters’ Degree. They are expected to be able to work autonomously while developing 1:1 relationships with the residents. This relationship will enable the Social Worker I to provide a comprehensive range of social work services to the residents and enable the residents to establish and maintain safe and independent lifestyles in the community.

WSFSSH strongly supports M.S.W. level social workers obtaining their licensing. We offer study groups for staff who are preparing to take their exam. WSFSSH will also pay for a study course if needed, and pays for up to 2 licensing exams, as well as registration/licensing fees.

Once a MSW staff member has obtained their LMSW, WSFSSH will cover reasonably priced CEU credits in order to meet licensing requirements. In addition, WSFSSH will provide weekly clinical supervision by a LCSW, and because WSFSSH is a waivered agency with the NYS Education Department, a LMSW's work experience will count towards their LCSW. Typically, after 3 years of full time employment, a LMSW will be eligible to apply for their LCSW. Similarly, WSFSSH will cover testing and licensing fees to obtain the clinical license, and when LCSW is obtained, WSFSSH will cover the cost of CEUs to maintain the license.

Benefit Overview

Westside Federation of Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Short-term and Long- term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more. Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.

• Assist residents with:Obtaining and maintaining appropriate medical and mental health services, entitlements and home care.
• Establishing and/or maintaining family and social relationships
• Budgeting, income maintenance etc. to ensure on-time payment of rent
• Money management
• Provide:Crisis intervention services as needed
• Client appointment escorts as needed
• Individual counseling
• Through in-house and community referrals, assist residents in participating in socialization activities.
• Follow up with resident and other service providers during out of facility stays such as hospitalizations and/or short-term rehabilitation placements.
• Oversee the discharge planning process for residents as applicable, including the completion of all necessary discharge forms and/or applications to other facilities.
• Provision of group work services for residents, including recreational, educational and/or clinical groupwork.
• Participate in the intake process of prospective residents as assigned.
• Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff as appropriate, guided by the WSFSSH Confidentiality Policy.
• Complete non-reportable and reportable incident reports as assigned.
• Maintain competency in software and data bases as required.
• Implement emergency procedures as necessary.
• Attend supervision meetings, team meetings and staff meetings.
• Maintain thorough case records, including case notes, support plans and psychosocial histories within the time frames required by WSFSSH and the contract/regulatory agencies where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

EEO Policy

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Qualifications

• MSW or MA in human services field with a minimum of two years social work experience
  Fluency in written and oral English required; bilingual a plus
• Experience with older adults and people with mental illness and/or substance use preferred