Social Worker I - Bilingual/Spanish

Society for Social Work and Research; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life & Disability

Disability insurance

EAP commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Westside Federation of Senior & Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) seeks a Social Worker I who can work autonomously, build 1:1 resident relationships, and provide a full range of social work services to support independent, safe living in the community.

The role supports MSW licensing, offers study groups, pays licensing fees, and provides weekly clinical supervision; LMSW pathway is valued, with guidance toward LCSW. This is a growth-focused position within senior housing services.

Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational ability, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Desire or interest in working and supporting an aging population.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with obtaining and maintaining medical and mental health services, entitlements, and home care.
• Establish and/or maintain family and social relationships; assist with budgeting and rent payment.
• Provide crisis intervention, client escorts, and individual counseling as needed.
• Facilitate resident participation in socialization activities through in-house and community referrals.
• Follow up with residents and providers during hospitalizations or short-term rehab stays.
• Oversee discharge planning and complete all forms and applications as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Aging population interest

Education

MSW or MA in human services

Job description

Job Description

Social Worker I

WSFSSH MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe, affordable, senior housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of each resident. WSFSSH creates and preserves affordable housing while supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods.

JOB SUMMARY

The Social Worker I is expected 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.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 group work.
• 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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational ability, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Desire or interest in working and supporting an aging population

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, sitting or standing for long periods of time, heavy computer usage.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

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.

• 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
• Voluntary benefit options
• Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays
• accrued Vacation
• Sick Time

EEO Policy or Statement

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.

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

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