Social Worker - Bronx Housing

Job Details

Position Summary: To provide Selfhelp Active Services for Aging Model (SHASAM) services and supports appropriate for different stages in the aging process, made available to residents, if and when chosen and requested, throughout their tenancy in Selfhelp Housing. Meet client needs for supporting housing stability and reducing social isolation through an array of case management services.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits
• Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate
• Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program's data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program's data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner
• Facilitate and assist at social, recreational and other group activities and events
• Supervise social work students (if applicable)

Salary Range-$50,000-$55,000/year Commensurate with experience

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field. Experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Current NYS license and registration to practice as a Licensed or Certified Social Worker in New York State preferred.
• Problem solving abilities while multi-tasking; ability to exercise sound judgment
• Able to perform data entry. Must be computer literate with basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of computer databases desirable.
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

 Selfhelp Community Services

 06/01/2024

 Bronx,NY