Social Work Assistant
Assists the Licensed Social Worker in providing direct social work services to patients and their families including community resource planning, advocacy, skill building, linking patient/families to community resources and providing assistance with entitlements under the direction of the Licensed Social Worker. Works under close supervision of the Licensed Social Worker.
Compensation:
$20.98 - $26.23 Hourly
What We Provide
Referral bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
Employer-matched retirement saving funds
Personal and financial wellness programs
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals
What You Will Do
- Assesses clients/families for the need of concrete social work services and participates in the development of a plan of care with the Licensed Social Worker.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies on the treatment plan or plan of care, as well as follows up on linkages made between patients and other service agencies or mental health providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Assists staff, patients/families and other caregivers with application process for third party reimbursement, entitlements and community resources.
- Performs outreach to community agencies in order to establish working relationships and provide access to other services. Advise other agencies of the program and referral process.
- Maintains records and statistics in accordance with program requirements. Clearly documents services planned and provided, and maintains written and verbal communication according to VNS Health policy.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide a continuum of quality in-home services to families.
- Travels to patient’s home to make home visits as determined by the Plan of Care or as determined by leadership.
- Attends in-service education programs, and other training, as required by VNS Health.
- Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth.
- For BH only:
- Assists with monitoring the effects of the plan of care on the patient/family.
- Arranges transportation and/or appointments for patients at clinics, programs and offices.
Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card, as determined by operational/regional needs. Required
Education:
- Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or the human services field or
- Four years of full-time paid experience in social work in a social agency adhering to acceptable standards or an equivalent combination of the foregoing education and experience Required
Work Experience:
- Minimum of one year of social work experience in a mental health, health care or human services setting Required
- Bilingual skills as determined by operational needs may be Required
- Position may require travel between regions.
About Us
VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 125 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us—we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.
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