Social Worker

Req #:

3106

Job ID:

14572

Job Location:

New York, NY

Zip Code:

10040

Category:

Social Work and Mental Health Services

Agency:

Isabella Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care

Status:

Regular Full-Time

Office:

Office-based

Salary:

$68,838.31 - $82,605.97 per year

Located in the heart of the community of Washington Heights in Northern Manhattan is a 705-bed rehabilitation and nursing care facility with a mission to provide quality care through diverse programs and services designed to support health and independence to individuals needing short-stay or long term inpatient care.

The MJHS Difference

When you work with us you will receive comprehensive and affordable health and financial benefits, in addition to generous paid vacation, personal and holiday time that you won't find at our competitors. Do you receive a paid day off for your birthday now? No?  You will here!  You will also receive the training, tuition assistance and career development you desire to help you achieve your career goals.  You take care of our patients, residents and health plan members, and we will take care of the rest!

 

Benefits include:

• Sign-on Bonuses OR Student Loan Assistance for clinical staff
• FREE Online RN to BSN and MSN degree programs!
• Tuition Reimbursement for all full and part-time staff
• Dependent Tuition Reimbursement for clinical staff!
• Generous paid time off
• Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members
• Two retirement plans! 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension
• Flexible spending
• And MORE!

 

MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Responsibilities:

• Assess the client's medical, mental health and financial strengths and weaknesses for dare planning in a culturally sensitive and client — strength based perspective.
• Establish referrals needed for Meals on Wheels (MOW), Social Day Care, and EISEP In-home Services and on-going (in-home visits) according to the authorized care plan which includes service coordination and monitoring of services, including initial follow-up, and 15 days review of each authorized DFTA service, with one phone call every two months or 3 months for MOW or CM ONLY services. This may include filling out applications, providing counseling and education, securing concrete services, crisis intervention, home visits, referral to the Independent nurse consultant, or follow up and monitoring over a course of time.
• Inputs information directly into DFTA's PDS computer system. Completes required forms for services provided direct and in-directly to client care services and coordinated activities.
• Provides case management services based on level of client acuity and other service requirements. Identifies clients at risk for hospitalization or falls and works with interdisciplinary service team and community services to resolve or minimize risks. Assists client/family in emergency disaster planning. Maximizes
                                                                              

Qualifications:

• Four years full-time experience in social casework, in social work in a community or social action program, teaching in an accredited school or as a community services worker or case aide in a human services agency;
• Preference to bilingual staff : Spanish and Russian as indicated by populations to be serviced.

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