Social Worker (MSW)

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About The Position YAI has an opening for a full-time Social Worker within our Queens Kew Gardens, NY site. The position at YAI provides the opportunity to gain exposure and experience working within the Queens Crisis Intervention Team and other professionals at YAI. Mission Statement YAI YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position. Key Responsibilities Provide in person intake/home visits to assess service needs and provide needed services. Treat people we support with disabilities related to the areas identified in intake, such as case management, behavior management, and crisis counseling in the home. Facilitate Parent Support Groups (in person). Participate in interdisciplinary care planning for people we support and their families. Participate in utilization/quality assurance reviews. Provide outreach presentations on YAI Crisis Intervention and other related programs within and outside of the agency. Perform responsibilities as they currently exist or may change in meeting the needs of the department. Education and Experience MSW (Person should be willing to eventually obtain their license; LMSW) Experience with IDD population preferred Spanish Bilingual- Fluent (Required) Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Willing to take initiative Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills Highly flexible personality type Proficient in Electronic Health Record. Excellent writing skills Exceptional organization skills Benefits Highlights DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today! Tuition reimbursement Medical/Dental, and Vision Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Time 403(b) retirement Life Insurance Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more! Check out our Benefits page to learn more! Compensation: $58,000-$60,000/year All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr YAI