SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT
About The Position
University Behavioral Associates (UBA) at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York is seeking a dedicated and organized bachelors- or masters-level individual with experience in social services to serve as a case planner for the Family Treatment & Rehabilitation specialized preventive program funded by the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS). This community based, family centered program works closely with parents, children, and providers (including ACS) in order to ensure a strong, effective collaboration that supports families in focusing on child safety and well-being. Case planners primarily engage with families in the community through home and school visits, and other community based contacts. Case planner duties include working closely with families involved with ACS due to mental health or substance use concerns. Families may also have legal involvement. The case planner will be responsible for case management, including conducting ongoing in-home assessments of family members, making referrals to appropriate clinical services, monitoring attendance and engagement at mental health or substance use disorder treatment programs, collaborating with families and community agencies (e.g., schools, probation, ACS). The case planner will also be responsible for ensuring coordination between families, providers, and the legal system, will participate in weekly individual supervision, and will document treatment efforts consistent with ACS and UBA/Montefiore guidelines. Evening and/or weekend availability may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher education
- Experience in social services
- Demonstrated experience with child welfare, mental health issues, and/or substance use concerns
- Experience working with families and the legal system
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Spanish-speaking strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Case management
- Conducting ongoing in-home assessments of family members
- Making referrals to appropriate clinical services
- Monitoring attendance and engagement at mental health or substance use disorder treatment programs
- Collaborating with families and community agencies (e.g., schools, probation, ACS)
- Ensuring coordination between families, providers, and the legal system
- Participating in weekly individual supervision
- Documenting treatment efforts consistent with ACS and UBA/Montefiore guidelines
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package offered
- An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
