Social Worker II (BILINGUAL / SPANISH)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing is seeking a Social Worker II in New York. The role collaborates with the clinical team to provide comprehensive social work services to residents and supports 1:1 relationships to promote independent living.

Applicants should hold an MSW (or MA in a human services field with at least two years of social work experience) and be fluent in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• MSW preferred; or MA in human services with at least two years of social work experience.
• Fluency in written and oral English and Spanish required
• Experience with older adults and mental illness/substance use preferred

Responsabilités

• 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 and residents.
• Assist residents with budgeting, money management, and rent payments.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formation

MSW preferred

MA in human services (2+ years experience)

Outils

Software/Databases competency

Description du poste

WEST SIDE FEDERATION FOR SENIOR AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Social Worker II

The Social Worker II 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 II 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.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Provision of group work services for residents, including recreational, educational and/or clinical groupwork.
• Participate in the intake process of prospective residents as assigned.
• Maintain professional roles and boundaries.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members.
• 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.
• Uphold standards of diversity, equity and inclusion in provision of services.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Employee Acknowledgement

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principal at WSFSSH, where 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.

Sunday -Thursday, 9a-5p

35 Hours

62000-68000 Yearly Salary

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