Social Worker I – Senior Housing & Licensing Support

WSFSSH, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life & Disability

Job summary

Westside Federation of Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) in The Bronx, NY, is seeking a Social Worker I to work autonomously with residents, building 1:1 relationships and delivering a comprehensive range of social work services to promote safe, independent living in the community. WSFSSH strongly supports MSW level social workers obtaining licensure.

The agency offers study groups, pays for up to 2 licensing exams, covers registration/licensing fees, and funds CEU credits after licensure,

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.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational ability, time management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with obtaining and maintaining appropriate medical and mental health services, entitlements and home care.
• Assist residents with establishing and/or maintaining family and social relationships.
• Assist residents with budgeting, income maintenance etc. to ensure on-time payment of rent.
• Assist residents with money management.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Provide client appointment escorts as needed.
• Provide individual counseling.
• 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.
• Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff as appropriate, guided by the WSFSSH Confidentiality Policy.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Organizational ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW or MA in human services

Job description

Westside Federation of Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) in The Bronx, NY, is seeking a Social Worker I to work autonomously with residents, building 1:1 relationships and delivering a comprehensive range of social work services to promote safe, independent living in the community. WSFSSH strongly supports MSW level social workers obtaining licensure.

The agency offers study groups, pays for up to 2 licensing exams, covers registration/licensing fees, and funds CEU credits after licensure,