Social Worker I

WEST SIDE FED SR.SUP • New York, NY

34d • $55,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Social Worker I is expected 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 Department, 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.

Requirements

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational ability, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Desire or interest in working and supporting an aging population
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with older adults and people with mental illness and/or substance use preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with: Obtaining and maintaining appropriate medical and mental health services, entitlements and home care.
• Establishing and/or maintaining family and social relationships
• Budgeting, income maintenance etc. to ensure on-time payment of rent
• Money management
• Provide: Crisis intervention services as needed
• Client appointment escorts as needed
• Individual counseling
• Through in-house and community referrals, assist residents in participating in socialization activities.
• 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.
• Participate in the intake process of prospective residents as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403 (B) retirement savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability
• Short-term and Long- term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more
• Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees