Social Worker I (Bilingual/Spanish)

West-Side-Federation-For-Senior-and-Supportive-Housing-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Worker I at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing is a full-time role based at 108th Street, New York, NY. The position reports to the Clinical Coordinator or Director of Clinical and Social Services and works closely with the Building Manager to support residents.

Requirements include a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW). WSFSSH supports MSW licensure, offers study groups, covers licensing fees, and provides weekly supervision by an LCSW to help staff advance to

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Ability to work autonomously while developing 1:1 relationships with residents.
• Strong commitment to helping residents establish safe, independent lives in the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining medical and mental health services.
• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining entitlements and home care.
• Provide care coordination between community service providers.
• Support residents in budgeting and income maintenance to ensure on-time rent payments.
• Follow up with residents and service providers during hospitalizations or rehab placements.
• Oversee discharge planning and provide individual counseling as needed.
• Escort residents to appointments when required.

Skills

Mastery of social work practice

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Job description

Full Time Salary- Working at least 35 Hrs West 108th Street, New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $57,000.00 To $64,000.00 Annually

WEST SIDE FEDERATION FOR SENIOR AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

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 Dept, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining appropriate medical and mental health services.
• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining entitlements.
• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining home care.
• Provide care coordination for residents, as needed, between community service providers.
• Assist residents in establishing and/or maintaining family and social relationships.
• Through in-house and community referrals, assist residents in participating in socialization activities.
• Assist residents with budgeting, income maintenance etc. to ensure on-time payment of rent.
• Assist residents with money management as needed.
• 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.
• Provide individual counseling as needed.
• Escort residents to appointments as needed.