Social Worker

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.•New York, NY

22h•$78,030 - $78,030•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 provides comprehensive, integrated on-site social services to help residents achieve their goals and successfully age 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, while meeting health and safety standards and contractual and regulatory requirements. The position is based at the East Clarke Place Senior Residence in the Bronx, a program supporting seniors who are chronically homeless and can benefit from a comprehensive range of supportive services. The role 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 case records and program statistics.
Provide and document support and education to assist residents in transitioning into the community, including referrals to appropriate social service agencies when needed services are not provided by the facility.
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 mental health and medical services for residents.
Implement the treatment program in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, program models, funding-source standards, and evidence-based practices.
Maintain a wellness- and recovery-oriented environment through person-first language, respectful documentation, and person-centered planning.
Meet health and safety standards and provide quality services consistent with contractual and regulatory requirements.