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Social Worker - Holocaust Survivor Program Washington Heights

Selfhelp Community Services

#Benefits #Compliance #Advocacy #Care Plans #Group Activities #HIPAA #OSHA #Supervision #Case Notes

Quick overview

The role involves providing casework services and advocacy for clients within the Holocaust Survivor Program, including conducting intakes, assisting with benefit applications, and developing care plans. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate case notes, participating in supervision, and facilitating group activities.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree is required, with an MSW preferred, and Russian-speaking ability is preferred. Candidates must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrate excellent communication, listening, and customer service skills.

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Job description

Position Summary

Provide casework services and advocate for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program. Russian-speaking preferred

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 regards 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 in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards

Salary Range

$50,000 - 62,400 per year commensurate with experience and educational credentials

Job Competencies &

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors required; MSW preferred