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 program's data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames.
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program's 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 organization's 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 organization's mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization's policy regarding absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards.

Salary range: $67,142 to $68,000 per year

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Social Work or other related field of study.