Social Worker

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for all aspects of clinical social work services within the Congregate Family Program. Ensuring that quality housing services are provided effectively and in accordance with guidelines established by CHI, DHS, OTDA, and other funding sources as appropriate.

Positions available in the Bronx and Brooklyn.

ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID 19
• Education: MSW or LCSW from an accredited university or related field of study required
• Experience: 2-5 years’ experience providing management services.
• Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license
• Insurance: Valid automobile insurance
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Computer Skills: Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, CARES and on the Internet.
• Math Skills: Must be excellent.
• Physical Performance: Ability to tour properties, walk distances, climb stairs, etc.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
• Other Skills: Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details.  Must be even-tempered, have good negotiation skills, and the ability to meet unexpected deadlines.  Effective time management skills.

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.

Under the direction of the  Team Leader, the Senior Case Manager will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. The Senior Case Manager will supervise the overall running of the Case Managers for their site.

• Ensure that the program is providing quality services and are compliant with program requirements.
• Promotes sound social work practices through case supervision, including case consultation, case conferencing, and case file reviews in a multiple disciplinary approach for the highest quality of care and housing placement success.
• Work from a trauma informed, strength based, client centered perspective to independently conduct assessments and psychosocial treatment
• Have knowledge of medical and mental health diagnosis, disabilities and medications
• Manage a case load. Complete notes, completes and update psychosocials, review service referrals and ILPs in CARES.
• Provide mental health/substance abuse workshops, onsite support groups and group counseling
• Provide and coordinate mental health services with on-site staff and make referrals to other agencies.
• Ensure aftercare services for clients after discharge.
• Provides crisis intervention and stabilization as appropriate. May required after hour or weekend follow up to emergency situation.
• Provide in-service training to case managers and other staff. Inform the Assistant Program Director of deficiencies that require additional staff training.
• Ensures the timely and correct submission of all internal and external reports in the manner required by DHS, and/or CHI (housing logs, client contact sheets, progress notes, authorization forms, ILPs, referrals, admission and discharge, etc.).
• Adheres to proper use of company resources (cell phones, office supplies, internet, etc.).
• Maintains appropriateness at all times.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SECTION 2:  JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ALL STAFF

• Attendance and Punctuality: Punctual and regular attendance.
• Attitude and Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to others, practice’s ability to cooperate.  Is attentive to the concerns, ideas, and issues expressed by others.  Shows consideration for and values the opinions of clients, other staff, and the general public.
• Communication: Uses appropriate internal and external, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Confidentiality: Can be relied upon to maintain customer and agency confidentiality.
• Creativity and Innovation: Proposes creative ideas and seeks out better methods.
• Decision-making Skills: Demonstrates proper judgment and decision-making skills. Secures relevant information, appropriately identifies causes of problems, and takes or recommends appropriate course of action.
• Flexibility: Demonstrates a willingness to follow instructions and to perform duties outside of normal realm of his/her job description as requested by his or her supervisor.  Accept flexible work schedules and assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the agency, its customers, and clients.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Is careful with agency resources.  Use materials and equipment in a cost-effective manner.  Limits and documents improper use of agency resources.  Seeks cost containment and/or lower cost solutions.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrates understanding of the principles, methods, and processes needed to perform the job.
• Performance: Meets productivity standards.  Has the ability to implement and follow a project through to completion in a timely fashion.  Produce neat, accurate, and thorough work.  Can perform under pressure, within deadlines and has ability to work independently and to prioritize.  Can begin and complete tasks without assignment and repeated oversight.  Maintain charts and files in an orderly fashion.
• Professional Development: Shows ambition and interest in pursuing career development; expands on job-appropriate skills.
• Response to Supervision and Training: Listens effectively; seeks, accepts, and integrates into his/her daily routine constructive criticism, advice and guidance.
• Reliability in Reporting: Submits all internal and external reports in a timely and correct manner as required by funding agencies and/or CHI.  Information is accurate.
• Safety Practices: Knows and observes safe working conditions, maintains safe work practices, makes supervisor aware of any unsafe working conditions. Be comfortable with conducting room searches.
• Teamwork: Encourages, enhances, and contributes to group efforts for the betterment of the entire agency, assists as necessary.

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