Social Worker- Queens Housing

Position Summary: Assesses clients' needs and eligibility for in-home services, entitlements and benefits, supervises casework, support, volunteer and Chore staff, and creates and maintains community outreach efforts.

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-$55,000/year; commensurate with experience

 Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW 

• Bilingual Chinese, Korean, or Russian preferred. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology

• Excellent communication and listening skills

• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity

• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

 Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Business office environment with phone and computer use.