Social Worker - 4195 - with Growth Opportunities

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

The Brook provides a high level of support to its Social Workers through weekly individual supervision, rounds, on-site trainings, and staff meetings. The Brook supports continuing education and career growth through individual and group supervision, as well as opportunities for earning Continuing Education Credits. Some evenings and weekends required. LMSW is required (MSWs are welcome to apply- however must obtain license within 3-6 months of hire). Spanish Bilingual preferred but not required. Opportunities for group work are also available as are LCSW qualifying hours. Ideal candidate can demonstrate ability to work in partnership with residents from a strengths-based perspective, overcoming stigma, and navigating complex systems. Additionally, ideal candidate can adapt to an active environment, is exceptional with time management, has strong writing and communications skills, exhibits excellent attention to detail and remains a team player.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (MSW) ·
• LMSW License within 3-6 months ·
• Proficiency in modern business communications including electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment and other electronic databases

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Provide timely services to the resident that are consistent with those recommended and described in the HRA-approved applications, service plans and reviews. ·
• Develop service plan reviews with the residents that contain relevant and measurable goals and objectives, including the resident's expressed goals, based upon strengths, problems, and needs.
• Complete psychosocial and other behavioral health assessments.
• Demonstrate in contact notes that services and interventions are related to the goals of the service plan reviews and indicate the resident's progress toward the stated goals.
• Coordinate services with the residents’ service providers and make referrals to additional services for the resident when necessary (ACT, IMT, AOT, Detox, rehabiliation programs, Home Care Services ect.)
• Coordinate clinical services for residents including discharge planning and hospitalizations in collaboration with Team Leaders
• Conduct care coordination with psychiatric and medical providers (internal and external)
• Maintain information on all current psychotropic and physical health medications prescribed to the resident.
• Actively engage the resident who is absent or stops participating in services by conducting appropriate outreach to maintain continuity of services.
• Conduct at least 1 face-to-face contact per month per resident or more if required by service plan
• Conduct behavioral health and crisis intervention management
• Facilitate groups and workshops to enhance quality of life for residents
• Facilitate evidence-based interventions such as wellness self-management
• Assist with financial management for residents enrolled in our representative payee program
• Complete Medication Monitoring Training within 3-6 months of hire
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation skills and ability to represent the agency at functions and meetings
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work within a team model
• Ability to handle complex challenges and balance multiple demands on time and attention
• Community minded, patient, creative, flexible, and compassionate
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, and electronic databases and prolonged use of a computer
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [email protected].

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