Social Worker, HIV Initiative & Disabilities Program

Actors Fund Of America•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Social Worker for our HIV Initiative & Disabilities Program. The clients of the Entertainment Community Fund are a diverse, dynamic and engaging group of working and retired professionals which include musicians, actors, stage managers, set designers, hair and make-up stylists, costume designers, ushers, and radio hosts, to name a few. The agency is seeking a clinically oriented Social Worker to join our HIV Initiative & Disabilities program providing client-centered clinical case management, supportive counseling, and financial assistance.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work
LMSW Licensure
Strong assessment, intensive clinical case management, and advocacy skills.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide range of presentations
Group facilitation skills and interest
Crisis intervention skills
Solid understanding of HIV/AIDS-related issues, concerns and community resources.
Knowledge of working with clients with other medical short- and long-term disabilities.
Knowledge of public benefits helpful
Adherence to and compliance with NASW code of ethics

Nice To Haves

Experience working with complex medical diagnoses
Experience with the entertainment community
Bilingual: Spanish/English

Responsibilities

Engage with clients living with HIV and other significant health challenges.
Provide clinical case management, short-term counseling, and evaluate/advocate for financial assistance.
Serve as a liaison to internal and external programs.
Help clients access public and community resources, and facilitate connections to health insurance, medical providers, public benefits, and community organizations.
Co-develop and facilitate groups and workshops pertinent to client and program issues (e.g., support, psychoeducation, affinity).
Collaborate with other programs of The Entertainment Community Fund, as well as unions, industry management, and community organizations to facilitate treatment plans and services.
Identify and develop relationships with community and healthcare resources.
Provide outreach to the community to promote services.