Caseworker (Full Time)

Social Worker I

Job Type: Full Time

The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe, affordable, senior housing that integrates compassionate property management with supportive services to enhance the independence and dignity of each resident. WSFSSH creates and preserves affordable housing while supporting the development of healthy neighborhoods.

The Social Worker I is expected to work autonomously while developing 1:1 relationships with the residents. This relationship will enable the Social Worker I to provide a comprehensive range of social work services to the residents and enable the residents to establish and maintain safe and independent lifestyles in the community.

W. level social workers obtaining their licensing. WSFSSH will also pay for a study course if needed, and pays for up to 2 licensing exams, as well as registration/licensing fees.

Once a MSW staff member has obtained their LMSW, WSFSSH will cover reasonably priced CEU credits in order to meet licensing requirements. In addition, WSFSSH will provide weekly clinical supervision by a LCSW, and because WSFSSH is a waivered agency with the NYS Education Department, a LMSW's work experience will count towards their LCSW. Typically, after 3 years of full time employment, a LMSW will be eligible to apply for their LCSW. Similarly, WSFSSH will cover testing and licensing fees to obtain the clinical license, and when LCSW is obtained, WSFSSH will cover the cost of CEUs to maintain the license.

Assist residents with:

Obtaining and maintaining appropriate medical and mental health services, entitlements and home care.

Through in-house and community referrals, assist residents in participating in socialization activities.

Follow up with resident and other service providers during out of facility stays such as hospitalizations and/or short-term rehabilitation placements.

Oversee the discharge planning process for residents as applicable, including the completion of all necessary discharge forms and/or applications to other facilities.

Provision of group work services for residents, including recreational, educational and/or clinical group work.

Participate in the intake process of prospective residents as assigned.

Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff as appropriate, guided by the WSFSSH Confidentiality Policy.

Maintain competency in software and data bases as required.

Implement emergency procedures as necessary.

Attend supervision meetings, team meetings and staff meetings.

Maintain thorough case records, including case notes, support plans and psychosocial histories within the time frames required by WSFSSH and the contract/regulatory agencies where applicable.

MSW or MA in human services field with a minimum of two years social work experience

Fluency in written and oral English required; bilingual a plus

Experience with older adults and people with mental illness and/or substance use preferred

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, sitting or standing for long periods of time, heavy computer usage.

Westside Federation of Senior & Supportive Housing offers full-time employees a comprehensive choice of benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (B) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life & Disability, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and more. Voluntary benefit options and Time Off that includes 11-12 paid Federal Holidays, accrued Vacation and Sick Time.

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employment is based upon employees' qualifications without discrimination, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.