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About the Role

The Social Worker I is expected to work autonomously while developing 1:1 relationships with residents to provide comprehensive social work services, enabling them to establish and maintain safe and independent lifestyles. WSFSSH strongly supports MSW-level social workers in obtaining their licensing, offering study groups, paying for study courses, licensing exams, registration fees, and CEU credits.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with obtaining and maintaining medical and mental health services, entitlements, and home care.
• Assist residents with establishing and/or maintaining family and social relationships.
• Assist residents with budgeting, income maintenance, and money management to ensure on-time rent payment.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Provide client appointment escorts as needed.
• Provide individual counseling.
• Assist residents in participating in socialization activities through in-house and community referrals.
• Follow up with residents and service providers during out-of-facility stays such as hospitalizations and/or short-term rehabilitation.
• Oversee the discharge planning process for residents, including completing necessary discharge forms and/or applications.
• Provide group work services for residents, including recreational, educational, and/or clinical group work.
• Participate in the intake process of prospective residents.
• Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff, guided by the WSFSSH Confidentiality Policy.
• Complete non-reportable and reportable incident reports.
• Maintain competency in required software and databases.
• Implement emergency procedures as necessary.
• Attend supervision meetings, team meetings, and staff meetings.
• Maintain thorough case records, including case notes, support plans, and psychosocial histories within required time frames.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MSW or MA in human services field with a minimum of two years social work experience.
• Fluency in written and oral English required; bilingual a plus.
• Experience with older adults and people with mental illness and/or substance use preferred.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, sitting or standing for long periods of time, heavy computer usage.

Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational ability, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Desire or interest in working and supporting an aging population.

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Minimum of two years social work experience

Education Level

• MSW or MA in human services field

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(B) retirement savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary benefit options
• 11-12 paid Federal Holidays
• Accrued Vacation Time
• Accrued Sick Time

About the Company

• The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe, affordable, senior housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of each resident.
• WSFSSH creates and preserves affordable housing while supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods.

Equal Opportunity

• WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.