Local Contract Social Work - Social Worker - $27-30 per hour

The Crox Group is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a local contract job in Staten Island, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Social Worker
• Discipline: Social Work
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits
• Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate
• Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collateral as appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner
• Facilitate and assist at social, recreational and other group activities and events
• Supervise social work students (if applicable)
• Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or any related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

Qualifications

Education: Required

• Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Shift:

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
• Monday - Friday
• There is also a possibility of TEMP to PERM
• Onsite

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

About The Crox Group