Social Worker

Volunteers of American Greater New York•The Bronx, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker creates and maintains a wellness- and recovery-oriented environment using person-first language, respectful documentation, person-centered planning, and evidence-based practices. The role helps ensure the program provides comprehensive, integrated, on-site social services that support residents in achieving their goals and successfully aging in place. The Social Worker implements the treatment program in accordance with Volunteers of America policies and procedures, program models, funding-source standards, and evidence-based practices. The position is responsible for meeting health and safety standards and providing quality services that satisfy contractual and regulatory requirements. East Clarke Place Senior Residence supports seniors who are chronically homeless and can benefit from a comprehensive range of supportive services. This position is based in the Bronx, New York, and is in a qualified setting for clinical experience hours toward LCSW licensure.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
Expectation that LMSW licensure will be secured within one year of hire.
At least two years of relevant experience.
A reasonable combination of skills in strengths-based and solution-focused practice.

Responsibilities

Meet with residents to provide treatment, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop individual service plans from intake through discharge in accordance with program regulations.
Provide case management and therapeutic interventions focused on senior services, including housing stability, medical and mental health stability, aging in place, and social isolation.
Maintain program case records and statistics.
Provide and document support and education to assist residents transitioning into the community, including referrals to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed service.
Conduct ongoing risk assessments and provide crisis intervention and emergency response for resident critical incidents.
Develop community linkages and refer residents to appropriate community providers to address their needs.
Work with hospitals and emergency rooms to coordinate residents’ mental health and medical services.
Implement the treatment program in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, program models, funding-source standards, and evidence-based practices.
Help ensure health and safety standards and contractual and regulatory requirements are met.