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JOB POSTING
DATE ISSUED: 3/11/09


Social Worker


LOCATION: Mt. Vernon, NY



START DATE: ASAP



FULL/PART-TIME: Part time, 21 hours per week



GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

v Provide psychosocial and therapeutic services to those emotionally disturbed or mentally disabled persons in the community who are eligible for the services offered by the agency.

v Provide direct service in various therapeutic modalities, including ongoing cases crises and intakes.

v Responsible for all recording and statistical procedures required by the agency including case records, insurance forms and related data, monthly statistical sheets, schedules, surveys, etc.

v Maintain necessary patient related contacts with other agencies and resources (courts, schools, etc.) including written material, telephone contact and personal visits as necessary.

v Represent the agency at community meetings, family life education and in the media when assigned.

v Participate on agency committees and in special projects, as needed.

v Provide emergency and general clinical coverage for the respective office/clinic.



QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED:
v Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

v Possession of or eligible for certificate to practice social work in New York State issued by the State Education Department.

v Thorough knowledge of modern principles and techniques of social work.

v Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults, or families.

v Good knowledge of community resources.

v Able to conduct interviews to obtain social and medical information necessary to perform diagnostic evaluation.

v Able to analyze and summarize psychosocial information.

v Able to observe for the purpose of analysis and treatment.

v Able to present ideas effectively in English, both orally and in writing.


APPLICANT TO CONTACT:

At WJCS we value our employees, their contributions, and their growth. We demonstrate this commitment with much more than highly competitive benefits and compensation - we show it everyday in the way we work together, embracing leadership behaviors that are recognized and rewarded throughout our system. We value you, your growth and your contributions.



If you would like to be considered for these positions, please forward your resume to rbitton@wjcs.com, by fax to 914-421-9066, or by mail to Human Resources, WJCS, 845 N. Broadway, White Plains, New York 10603. People of color are especially encouraged to apply. Visit our home on the web at www.wjcs.com.



You can also call Ann Brammer, Clinic Director at (914) (914)668-8938 x 304 or via email at Abrammer@wjcs.com