What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Bendel Youth Empowerment Program, Inc.?
Company Description
Bendel Youth Empowerment Program, Inc. aims to build capacities and empower children and youth experiencing psychiatric, emotional, social developmental, or substance use issues and their families to maximize their potential and live fuller lives. Bendel provides comprehensive family support services in the homes and communities where children, youth, and families live and meet their everyday needs. Our mission is to enable these individuals to fulfill their true potential in a supportive environment.
Full-Time Social Worker Position
Bendel Youth Empowerment Program has opening in our Bronx office, for a full-time self-driven social worker to support the agency’s mission. A year’s experience working with children and families in NYC and NY greater areas either as intern or full-time worker. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
Social Worker’s Duties and Responsibilities
-Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments,
-Make initial home visits for new referrals to assess family needs, outline case goals and determine the frequency, scope and duration of selected services.
-Participate in Agency staff meetings, Interdisciplinary Team Meeting (IDT) and Discharge Planning Meetings with Health Home Care Managers.
-Maintain all records in accordance with Department of Health (DOH), Office of Mental Health (OMH) and agency policies.
-Support new employee orientation and onboarding of new workers.
-Additional Duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or in a related field – MSW is a plus.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills
-Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of CTFSS and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) programs is a plus
-Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect clients with these resources
-Commitment to working with children, youth, and families in their homes and communities
- Knowledge of Microsoft word and excel packages