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Licensed Social Worker - Holocaust Survivor Program

Selfhelp Community Services
place New York, 10170
local_atm $60000 - $62400 USD /YEAR
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Trauma
ECT
Individuals
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation

About Job

Position Summary: Provides support and case management to children of Holocaust survivors.

Principal Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills And Requirements

  • Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
  • Screen and assess clients’ needs, including for entitlements and benefits, emergency cash assistance; make referrals as appropriate.
  • Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans.
  • Provide individual supportive counseling and make appropriate referrals.
  • Facilitate support groups for children of Holocaust survivors.
  • Performs outreach to HSP programs and other organizations serving survivors in NYC to connect with children of survivors.
  • Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames
  • Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
  • Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Supervise social work students (if applicable).
  • Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary regarding regulatory compliance or good business practices.
  • Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers.
  • Adheres to the organization’s policy regarding absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards.


Salary Ranges: $60,000 - $62,400 commensurate with experience

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Requirements

  • LMSW with 3-5 years' experience with older adults and traumatized populations preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity
  • Able to multi-task and work independently with great attention to detail


Working Conditions/Physical Demand

Knowledge, Skills And Requirements

  • Business office environment with phone and computer use, travel via public transportation. This position may have the ability to work from home 2-3 times per week.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Trauma

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adults
Elderly (65+)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation
School

Settings

Milieu
Private Practice
Schools
Home Health/In-home