Social Worker (Licensed)
The Jewish Board of Family and Children''s Service - Queens, NY
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Make a bigger difference Bilingual Social WorkerPURPOSE:The Jewish Board''s Adult and Family Residential Division supports domestic violence survivors and their family members. Using a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach, staff guide the residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, to stabilize their families, to develop independent living skills, and to plan effectively to be able to live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that emphasize the critical importance of safe and stable housing, utilize a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual''s journey. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Social Worker is the most senior level of direct care staff working with residents of the Jewish Board''s Domestic Violence Programs responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provides cultural competent and sensitive services to clients.KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Client Engagement•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.•Other duties as assigned.Team Process•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.Documentation•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.RE COMPETENCIES for the position include:•Excellent engagement and assessment skills•Strong verbal and written communication skills•Attention to detail•Ability to work independently as well as with a teamEDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED :•Master''s degree in Social Work, (MSW), •A minimum of one year of relevant experience working with Domestic Violence survivors • LMSW or LCSW certification preferred We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources. Other details Job Family :Clinical Staff [300s] Pay Type :Salary Employment Indicator :8865 - Residential/Shelter Clerical Workers
Created: 2021-11-29