Social Worker

Social Worker

Location:

Full-Time

Hybrid (In office 3 times a week)

45-25 Kissena Boulevard Flushing NY 11355

Job Details

Description

Position Summary: This position will assess clients needs and eligibility for in-home services entitlements and benefits supervises casework support volunteer and Chore staff.

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 programs data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames.
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards utilizing the programs 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).
• Adhere to organizations standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including but not limited to Sexual Harassment Prevention Training IT Security Awareness Compliance OSHA HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regard to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organizations mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organizations policy regarding absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards.

Salary range: $67142 to $68000 per year

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Social Work or other related field of study.
• Travel is required to client homes at various locations.
• Must be able to speak Mandarin Chinese to communicate with the clients of Chinese community or have experience working with the Chinese community on social programs.

Working Conditions/Physical Demand:

• Business office environment with phone and computer use. Travel via public transportation. This position will allow work from home 2 times per week.

Qualifications

Skills:

Required:

• Must be able to speak Mandarin Chinese to communicate with the clients of Chinese community or have experience working with the Chinese community on social programs.

Education

Required:

• Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Social Work or other related field of study.