UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud of our more than 75 year history in creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

Immediate Full Time or Part Time Opportunity

Candidate with be an advocate for all participants of ICF programs and act as a liaison with state and federal agencies, parents, guardians, day treatment and habilitation programs.

Will be a part of an interdisciplinary team providing a spectrum of services which will be provided to the residents through the use of social work methods directed towards maximizing the social functioning of each resident.

Responsibilities include staff training, family support services, individual evaluations and record keeping.

Benefits we Offer:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, sick time, holidays,
• 403B Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• On the job training: AMAP, SCIP, CPR & First Aid and Defensive Driving

Knowledge of ICF regulations and OPWDD experience a plus.

Master's degree (M.A.) or Bachelors Degree in Social work and 1-3 years related experience and/or training required.

Valid and current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license preferred

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to performance standards. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting, transferring, and transporting may be required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens (Category 1).

UCP of Long Island is an equal opportunity employer.