Social Work Assistant 2 (NY HELPS)

About the position

The Social Work Assistant 2 (NY HELPS) position is a full-time, permanent role within the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. The incumbent will serve as a housing liaison on the regional capacity management team, managing a caseload of individuals seeking placement in certified residential opportunities. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure individuals receive appropriate placements and services based on their needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals seeking placement in certified residential opportunities.
• Review individual's referral clinical information to understand their needs and follow up for updated information as necessary.
• Monitor residential vacancies and make referrals to appropriate residential programs.
• Interface with care managers, hospitals, and nursing homes regarding referrals for placement.
• Track referrals and follow up with agencies using the SharePoint system to ensure timely screenings and outcomes reporting.
• Run Access to Residential Options Committee (AROC) meetings with providers.
• Coordinate with Care Managers and CSIDD to discuss individual needs during the placement process.
• Review DDP2 scores and advise potential providers on acuity levels, re-administering instruments as necessary.
• Enter information into the Residential Opportunities database and SharePoint systems.
• Assist in finding placements for individuals aging out of residential schools identified as emergency needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human service field and 2 years of social work experience, or a Master's degree in social work which can substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Candidates within State Service must be reachable on the current eligible list for competitive class appointment.
• Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Benefits

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year, which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year for development events.
• Affordable health insurance programs for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Participation in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
• Training programs and tuition assistance for professional development.