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SalaryJob Details
Job Location
972 Washington Ave Residence - Bronx, NY
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Description
JOB SCOPE: The Family Social Worker is responsible for providing services to children, adolescents, and families in a residential setting. Assists the Program Director in various aspects of residential operations to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements, as well as PCMH policies and procedures. Major areas of responsibility include individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, assistance with formulation and achievement of goals and objectives, providing after school activities and groups, entitlement advocacy, and ADL skill training. Ensures quality case management and care for all families, maintaining comprehensive case records, providing leadership and supervision of direct care staff, and responding to crises.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains case records in accordance with regulatory requirements; reviews case records and signs off as needed; approves admission and discharge summaries.
- Ensures that family head of household follows appropriate psychiatric and medical plans; approves individual service plans.
- Orient new family admissions and complete intake admission documents.
- Provides assistance to resident families around all Residential Counselor activities, as needed.
- Assist Program Director in providing ongoing supervision to Family Residential Counselor and Front Desk Counselors, as needed.
- Maintains a resident caseload, as needed.
- Conducts and participate in case conferences.
- Assists in scheduling and planning recreational and social activities, specifically focused on children and adolescents.
- Facilitates groups in the residence.
- Reports all untoward incidents in accordance with internal and regulatory procedures and completes follow-up on incidents.
- Prepare written correspondence and notifications on resident related issues.
- Conducts internal audits of clinical case records and all other program documentation to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.
- Monitors compliance with all applicable safety and health code requirements.
- Maintains productive working relationships with provider groups and referral sources.
- Enforces terms and conditions outlined for residents in all Lease and Lease Riders.
- Where applicable, helps to ensure compliance with LIHTC regulatory requirements, including working with residents to obtain required documentation.
- Participates in special projects assigned by senior management.
- Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as assigned by the Program Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Residential Services.
Scheduled Shift: Tuesday- Saturday12pm to 8pm
Rate of Pay: $30.85 Hourly
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
- Microsoft Office
- Foothold AWARDS
- CPR/First Aid
- NYS OMH Supported Housing Guidelines, and/or NYC DOHMH OPRE Standards.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and system tracking skills
- Excellent judgment
- Ability to work proactively
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to effectively manage time
- Ability to manage and minimize agency risk.
- Ability to engage resident population
- Ability to appropriately assess and respond to crises
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and initiative
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and shift between responsibilities
- Ability to teach, train, and supervise others in mental health case management services
- Ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate conflict resolution skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master's Degree in a Mental Health discipline or related field.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and publishing software.
