Social Work Assistant
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Overview
Job Description
EHS Overview:
Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.
St. John's Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission's Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA - the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.
Come Grow With Us!
Type: Full-Time Grant Funded (75 hours biweekly)
Shift: Days
Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Pay Range: $32.79 - $38.62 depending upon years of experience
The Social Work Assistant provides direct services and discharge planning to patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Provides in-home and community "strength-based" services to families and children affected by mental illness to prevent crises and achieve a maximum level of independence and functioning.
- Provides families and children with psycho-education, linkages and referrals.
- Maintains a caseload as necessary to meet program and OMH requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining client charts, preparing legible initial assessments, case management plans, progress notes etc., in a professional and timely manner.
- Provides work schedules and maintains integrity of use of time in field.
- Responds to all assigned cases within 48 hours; Follows up on delinquent appointments.
- Collects and revises information on community health and welfare resources that can contribute to alleviating patient's problems.
- Participates in clinical consultations and staff meetings.
Core Competencies:
- Maintains patient privacy
- Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural differences
- Fosters cooperation and teamwork among staff
- Expresses respect and courtesy in all interactions
- Practices effective conflict resolutions
- Responds by telephone in a courteous and professional manner
- Communicates effectively in the interest of customer satisfaction and patient care
- Takes ownership and responds positively to address mistakes, resolve complaints and improve quality
- Practices effective problem-solving
- Improves skills and pursues learning opportunities in areas of responsibility
Requirements:
- Undergraduate/Bachelor's in Social Work or Humanities required
- 3 years' experience working with a psychiatric population, field work experience
- Experience with Advocacy and Support, Car e Plan Development and Management
- Experience with Resource Navigation and Linkages, Supportive Counseling, and Field Work
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, communication, and parenting skills, cognitive, and behavioral interventions helpful
- Must have driver's license, insurance, and own transportation
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