Job description

AHRC NYC is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people who are neuro-diverse to lead full and equitable lives.

Come join the company recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer in America two years in a row, generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity and optimism.

LSW will conduct evaluations to further develop understanding of significant emotional and social factors underlying person’s adjustment difficulties. Engaging individuals in individual and/or group treatment as needed. Will provide services planned to restore person to optimum social and health adjustment within his/her capacity. As well as coordinate psychological care and behavioral programs with families or residential settings, or other relevant stakeholders. Performs all duties necessary for compliance with relevant regulations governing service provision, including record keeping…Deals with persons supported in a legal and ethical manner…Conducts other related tasks as needed or required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts evaluations to further develop understanding of significant emotional and social factors underlying person’s adjustment difficulties
• Engages individuals in individual and/or group treatment as needed
• Provides services planned to restore person to optimum social and health adjustment within his/her capacity
• Coordinates psychological care and behavioral programs with families or residential settings, or other relevant stakeholders
• Interprets psychological behavioral problems and test findings to direct care staff and provides in-service training in areas such as behavior modifications
• Participates in planning for services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of service plan
• Acts as Treatment Coordinator for persons so referred
• Conducts assessments of individuals referred to program to see if they are appropriate or refer them to appropriate programs
• Evaluates person's barriers to employment and plans for services to reduce or remove those barriers
• Assesses natural supports and stays in contact to help person's adjustment to program and work
• Assesses benefits’ needs of the person and helps access these benefits
• Coordinates curriculum to ensure maximum impact on person's learning and ability to obtain employment
• Helps evaluate person's employment readiness and compatibility with job opportunities
• Documents findings according to established protocol. Submit reports on a number or unduplicated behavioral health consultations, screenings, assessments and brief treatment encounters provided. Keep all records and information confidential
• Assists in program recruitment and social development according to program needs and requirements
• Provides ongoing periodic evaluation conferencing and consultation to reexamine and ensure appropriateness of decision and service plan
• Performs all duties necessary for compliance with relevant regulations governing service provision, including record keeping
• Deals with persons supported in a legal and ethical manner
• Conducts other related tasks as needed or required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

Licensed to practice in NYS.

Work experience with people with developmental disabilities highly desirable.

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent skills in using MS Office applications as well as agency-specific database systems.

Proven capacity to work productively in highly collaborative settings and to coordinate needs of multiple stakeholders.

Flexibility to operate in a rapidly-changing work environment, with ability to adapt and be sensitive to organizational culture.

Bilingual language skills highly desirable.

Demonstrable passion for the agency’s mission.

AHRC New York City provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without sexual conduct), age, disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
AHRC's number one priority is the safety of our employees and the people we support…with that in mind we have implemented all CDC recommended policies & procedures such as PPE equipment, social distancing, hand sanitizers, etc. to insure everyone's safety.

Application Question(s):

• Are you a licensed Social worker in New York State?
• Do you have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work?
• How many years of experience do you have working with people with developmental disabilities?
• Are you bilingual...if so which languages do you speak?

Work Location: In person

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