Social Worker

Volunteers of America Greater New York
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, New York, Bronx
Dec 14, 2024
Social Worker Bronx, NY 10452, USA Req #3489 Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position... *Position: Social Worker* The *Social Worker* is creating and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment by using person-first language, respectful documentation, person centered planning, and evidence-based practices to ensure the program provides comprehensive and integrated on-site social service that helps residents achieve their goals and successfully age in place. The Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of the treatment program in accordance with Volunteers of America policies and procedures, program models, funding source standards, and evidence-based practices. The Social Worker is responsible for meeting the highest possible standards of health and safety and provides all needed quality services to residents to meet contractual and regulatory requirements. East Clarke Place Senior Residence program supports seniors who are chronically homeless who will also benefit from a comprehensive range of supportive services. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/east-clarke-place Location: 112 East Clarke Place, Bronx NY 10452 Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work; LMSW is preferred, with two years of relevant experience working with individuals or families of domestic violence. Social Worker Principal Responsibilities: Meet with residents to provide treatment, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop individual service plans from intake through discharge in accordance with the program regulations. Provide appropriate case management and therapeutic interventions focused on senior services including housing stability, medical and mental health stability, again in place, social isolation, etc. Maintain case records and statistics for program. Ensure support and education are provided and documented to assist residents in their transition into the community including referrals to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed service. Provide ongoing risk assessments, crisis intervention and emergency response to address resident critical incidents. Develop community linkages and refer resident to appropriate community providers to address their needs. Work closely with hospitals and emergency rooms to coordinate mental health and medical services for residents. *Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:* *Medical* *Dental* *Vision* *Prescription coverage* *Life insurance,* *Retirement plan* *Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)* *Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition:* *Paid Birthday Holiday* *And much more*... To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today! Other details Job Family CASE MANAGEMENT Job Function Counseling Pay Type Salary Min Hiring Rate $70,000.00 Max Hiring Rate $75,000.00 Required Education Master's Degree Apply Now Bronx, NY 10452, USA Share this job: