What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Default Brand?
Our Mission Statement
Schenectady ARC has been providing services to developmentally disabled adults since 1952 and is committed to helping people within the Capital Region enjoy healthy, rewarding lives as members of their community. Schenectady ARC brings staff, families and community together to encourage dreams and respond to each person's life choices by offering high quality services, resources and supports.
SUMMARY
The licensed social worker is responsible for providing assessment and therapeutic services in his/her licensed profession for assigned individuals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed Clinical Social Work degree from an accredited institution and current New York State licensure in Social Work required
- One-year full time treatment experience with persons having developmental disabilities, preferred
- NYS driver’s license that meets agency guidelines
- Basic computer skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act in the capacity of a professional practitioner to provide diagnostic, palliative, preventative or habilitative/rehabilitative services to eligible persons
- Provide services in accordance with generally acceptable community standards of professional practice and in conformance to requirements of all-applicable statutes and regulations. This includes but is not limited to 14 NYCRR Parts 679, 620, 624, 633, 635, and 636
- Document in each person’s confidential clinical record all diagnostic assessment reports, individual plans of treatment and treatment notes regarding service being recommended and/or delivered
- Per treatment recommendations, consult with each person receiving services and/or collaterals regarding treatment outcomes and course of treatments
- Serve as a resource to all staff and consumers on a formal and informal basis
- Develop a working knowledge of relevant OPWDD and SARC policies and procedures
- Commit to working with, and supporting individuals served by Schenectady ARC to help them be aware of their potential and to help them achieve their goals and ambitions
- Comply with Agency Corporate Compliance Policies and HIPAA Regulations
- Report all incidents of suspected rights violation, mistreatment, abuse, neglect or exploitation of individuals served
- Attend in-service training, and other professional development as required
- Participate in agency committees as assigned
- Ensure a safe working environment by following all safety guidelines and immediately reporting safety hazards to supervisor
- Report all on the job injuries to Supervisor within 24 hours of the occurrence and complete accident report
- Check agency email on a regular basis to stay informed of important agency communications
- Uphold the Agency mission and vision statements
- Other duties as assigned
Schenectady ARC provides a comprehensive benefit package to employees working full and part time schedules including, but not limited to:
*Health, dental and vision benefits following 30 days
*Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, floating holiday and agency recognized paid holiday time)
*403(b) Defined Contribution plan
*Voluntary plan offerings and much more!
