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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Department:

500382 Social Work-Peds/OB/Outreach

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCE 211

Compensation Range:

$63,003.00 - $80,600.00

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

The social worker is responsible for providing clinical services to children ages 0-21 who are patients of DBP or have been referred to DBP. Services will be provided utilizing a multidisciplinary, continuity of care model. Other general responsibilities include manpower training, technical assistance to agencies and programs and research. Consultation to internal and external programs related to IDD. Strong knowledge of IDD, OPWDD and the educational system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Provides SWK treatment, referral and advocacy to patients who need case coordination during periods of stress and serves as a consultant to patients and families regarding community resources, financial assistance and special programs (waivers, Health homes, OPWDD and the educational system)

+ Conducts phone screens and intakes which involves clinical assessments with independent skills to provide interventions and referrals. This involves: advocacy, coordination and referrals to internal and external programs.

+ Completes a psychosocial assessment to identify barriers to care and programs to support their child’s developmental disability and transitions through the lifespan.

+ Documents SWK activity in patients’ medical record according to SWK division policy.

+ Identifies and manages cases of suspected child abuse and neglect in the DBP Center

+ Collaborates with other social workers and members of the health care team to ensure continuity of SWK care between clinical settings as well as to achieve well-coordinated, quality care. Coordinates with other health, developmental, educational and social service agencies involved in the care and support of patient and family. Provides social work consultation on pediatric patients with IDD.

+ Provides Social Work participation on the following DBP teams and Hospital committees

+ Hospital IDD task force

+ EPIC Behavioral Plan Committee

+ CHIRP- OPWDD intensive behavioral program, which involves a high level of understanding of behavioral interventions.

+ Feeding- Which involves an understanding of feeding disorders and interventions.

+ Behavioral Programs at DBP – BIFF and BTP- which include a strong knowledge of the evidence-based programs and developmental disabilities.

+ Participates and presents in State wide training through ECHO and presentations through national Autism Organizations. Serves as an ECHO Hub Team Member

+ Offers presentations to community agencies through presentations and 1:1 communication

+ Part of the interdisciplinary team working with trainees from multiple disciplines (MD, NP, RN, OT, PT and SW).

+ Identifies risk management issues and reports them to SWK administration

+ Provides back up coverage for other social worker as needed

+ Other duties as assigned-

+ May provide field work instructions and supervision to SWK students

+ Participates in activities in the SWK Division including; absence approval, time reporting and other mandatory trainings.

+ Participate in administrative activities in DBP, may include staff meetings and program development

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ Must hold a Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.

+ Awareness dealing with Developmental Disabilities in children, preferred

+ or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

+ NYS licensure required within 18 months of employment

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