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SalaryCASEWORKER
CASEWORKER
- Agency: HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Job type: Full-time
Location
BROOKLYN
- Title Classification: Exam may be required
Department
HOME CARE SVCS-NM
Job Description
The Caseworker, under supervision of the Team Supervisor, with considerable latitude for independent judgement, as an individual or as a member of a team, identifies, develops, and implements service plans for New York City residents who demonstrate a medical and/or social need for home care services. The Case manager is responsible for all critical eligibility determinations for the different levels of home care depending on the individual’s medical need.
Home Care Services Program (HCSP) is recruiting for three (3) Caseworkers for HCSP/ CASA North & South offices and Care at Home/Out of Territory/Home Bound Unit, who will:
- Provide mandated social services under the Social Security Act Title XIX, which provides coverage for long term care and home care services to individuals when the services are medically reasonable and necessary.
- Interview applicants, relatives, and necessary persons at their home or in the office to determine an initial or on-going home care service plan; applies agency criteria to assure that clients are enrolled in the appropriate service plan and receive the appropriate number of hours of care per day.
- Evaluate and review case records including a medical request for homecare to ensure that the physician has completed, and the request is within the last 12 months. Review resources, agency contracts and other matters bearing on eligibility or need for service to determine and evaluate a service plan.
- Provide counseling to clients; assist clients to initiate home care applications and to identify the best level of home care depending on the client’s medical need; facilitate the securing of these services and through periodic field contact ensures that services are provided as contracted in a satisfactory manner.
- Maintain liaison with the authorized provider service agency in the local community, doctors, State Department of Health (SDOH), Home Care Services Divisions, and other private agencies obtaining and conveying information to coordinate and facilitate home care services.
- Interact with nurses and social workers as a team, when visiting client’s home to provide assistance in the evaluation of nursing and fiscal assessments for home care services.
- Prepare reports on work activities, documenting information on HCSP cases, referrals, processed, closed and transferred cases to other service programs.
- Maintain and update computer systems of Home Care Services case records, coding information obtained and action taking during interviews, updating assessment data; develop and maintain resource files of alternative care facilities.
- Make referrals and congers with consultants and other specialist in areas of rehabilitation, housing, health, etc.
Perform other related duties.
Work Locations:
CASA NORTH – 132-140 W 125 ST, NEW YORK, NY 10025- (3 POSITIONS)
Hours/Schedule: 9AM – 5PM (1 HR FLEX)
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Additional Information: Section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-care responsibilities is or has been the subject of an indicated child abuse and maltreatment report on file with the State Central Register for child abuse and maltreatment. State Central Register screening will be conducted prior to considering a candidate for employment as a Caseworker. Candidates who have been the subject of an indicated child abuse and maltreatment report will not be assigned to any position which requires child-care responsibilities. Employees who have been the subject of such a report may be reassigned or terminated from employment from their positions as Caseworker.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including medically frail. - Excellent communication skills. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Bilingual in Spanish or French Creole.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
New York City Residency is not required for this position
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Additional Information: Section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-care responsibilities is or has been the subject of an indicated child abuse and maltreatment report on file with the State Central Register for child abuse and maltreatment. State Central Register screening will be conducted prior to considering a candidate for employment as a Caseworker. Candidates who have been the subject of an indicated child abuse and maltreatment report will not be assigned to any position which requires child-care responsibilities. Employees who have been the subject of such a report may be reassigned or terminated from employment from their positions as Caseworker.
Preferred Skills
- \tExperience working with vulnerable populations, including medically frail.\n\n-\tExcellent communication skills. \n\n-\tAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.\n\n-\tBilingual in Spanish or French Creole.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
New York City Residency is not required for this position
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
612490
Title code
52304
Civil service title
CASEWORKER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
CASEWORKER
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
13
Work location
275-285 Bergen St, Brooklyn Ny
- Category: Social Services
