Bilingual Spanish Social Worker needed in the Bronx.
Full time position!

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Bilingual (Spanish/English) Social Worker is the most senior level of direct care staff working with residents of the Domestic Violence Programs responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provides cultural competent and sensitive services to clients.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Client Engagement

• Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
• Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
• Evaluates and assesses clients' functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals.
• Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service

plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.

• Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
• Develop safety plans
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
• Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
• Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
• May run groups under supervision
• Participates in audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Team Process

• Participates in weekly case conference
• Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings.May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings.
• Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.

Documentation

• Files incident reports as appropriate.
• Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
• Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent engagement and assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED

• Master's degree in Social Work, (MSW)
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience working with Domestic Violence survivors or
• LMSW or LCSW certification preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Willingness to work with families affected by Domestic Violence, many with experiences of mental illness, and substance use.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Patience and understanding for the sometimes slow process of stabilization and recovery.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Familiarity with working in Windows environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Travel in the community.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204
Fax: 1-718-302-0070
Howard@bondhealthstaffing.com