Social work Assistant Job at VNS Health, Bronx, NY

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  • VNS Health
  • Bronx, NY

Job Description

Overview

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.



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. 

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

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 Spanish skills Required

Position may require travel between regions.


Pay Range

USD $20.98 - USD $26.23 /Hr.
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 130 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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