Social Worker (Licensed) Adult Residential

The Jewish Board•New York, NY

About The Position

PURPOSE: The Jewish Board’s Adult Residential Division supports Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual’s journey. POSITION OVERVIEW:The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions’ medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred
Fluent in American Sign Language required
A minimum of 1-year experience in Human Services preferred
Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness, and substance use.
Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery.
Familiarity with working in Windows environment
Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software
Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
Able to input data into relevant systems
Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
Evaluates and assesses clients’ functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals.
Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
Develop safety plans
Provide individual and family counseling.
Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
May run groups under supervision
Participates in audit preparation.
Files incident reports as appropriate.
Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.
Participates in weekly case conference
Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings.
May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings.
Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
Other duties as assigned.