Social Work Assistant

Who We Are:

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay. Come Grow With Us!

Type:

Full-Time Grant Funded (37.5 hours biweekly)

Shift:

Days Hours:

8:30AM - 5:00

PM Pay:

$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