Employment Opportunities

 

Clinical Social Worker

Full-time 37.5/week, Benefits

Work with JFS clients including callers, counseling clients, older adults and their caregivers to assess client needs, make appropriate referrals within and out of the agency, provide counseling, and coordinate clients ongoing care management needs. Reports directly to Director of Clinical Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  1. Respond to incoming phone calls and walk-ins to assess needs and provide immediate services
  2. Make referrals within or outside of JFS as appropriate
  3. Provide ongoing counseling to a caseload of clients
  4. Provide case management services to older adult clients that support their aging-in-place including the following; information and referral to community resources and services, client assessment and development of care plan, arranging for and monitoring the delivery of in-home services
  5. Facilitate ongoing community based support groups for older adults
  6. Function as part of the JFS team of professionals to meet needs of clients and agency
  7. Keep accurate client records according to professional social work standards
  8. Attend clinical presentations on topics relevant to work performance
  9. Knowledge of Jewish culture and tradition preferred
  10. Is aware of and actively supports the Agency's cultural competency goals, efforts, and activities
  11. Other duties as requested by supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: MSW or Masters Degree in Counseling or Psychology. LMSW-R preferred
EXPERIENCE: 2 years clinical experience in social work, counseling or aging services

RESUMES TO: Jewish Family Service of Rochester, Inc.
Attention Barbara A. Wolfgram
441 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
Fax: 585.461.9658

Job posted on May 13, 2008