Social Work Coordinators Needed-Well Staffed Non Profit in Brooklyn

Developmental Disabilities Services – NY START
Competitive Salary
12 Sick Days
12 Paid Holidays
3 Weeks Vacation
Health Insurance/Retirement Benefits 

PURPOSE:
Provides clients with skills for independent living in a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other Human Services field with 2 years' experience working with people who have IDD and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs
• The ability to work with complex systems and an interest in the population is essential
• Independent and organized work skills along with communication and writing skills are necessary
• Experience working with families and individuals
• Ability to complete START Coordinator Certification within 12 months following employment (May be 18 months for part-time coordinators)

JOB FUNCTIONS: But Not Limited to:

• Maintain an active caseload of individuals referred for START Services (variability occurs depending on activity level of cases and the project scope)
• Provide on-call support on a rotational basis as part of a START Team
• Provide home visits and visits to day and vocational settings as needed
• Develop Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross-System Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcome plans for Resource Center admissions or inpatient hospital admissions and any other applicable documentation of services provided

For Immediate Consideration, Please Contact

Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204
Fax: 1-718-302-0070
Howard@bondhealthstaffing.com