Social Worker (Bilingual in Mandarin/English Speaking) - Mantin Lande Affordable Housing

Elder Care

  • Flushing, New York
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFlushing, New York
    Websitehttps://www.selfhelp.net/careers.php

    Description

    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 ranges : $64,000 -$ 66,400 commensurate with experience

    Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelors required; MSW 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
    • Bilingual Mandarin/Cantonese

    Working Conditions/Physical Demand:

    • Business office environment with phone and computer use, travel via public transportation. 

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