Licensed Master Social Worker

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION :

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) serves as the Clinical Assistant to the Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 4 (DDPS4) in Orange county. Specific responsibilities for the LMSW include working with the residential teams to screen new individuals for admissions (in coordination with the placement coordinator), to prepare for new admissions, and support those individuals through the transition period. The LMSW will work collaboratively with the Intensive Clinical Support Team (ICST) for individuals with the highest level complex behavioral need and will serve as a conduit from the clinical teams to the DDPS4, to ensure recommended supports are implemented.

Duties and Responsibilities :

In order to accomplish this function, the candidate for the position requires that the LMSW be able to work largely independently but in collaboration with the DDPS4 to accomplish the following tasks :

1. Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; participates in team meetings, presents clinical information and observations, and provides consultation and assistance to staff in other disciplines; and coordinates care and treatment planning for individuals.

a. Serve as a clinical consultant to multiple treatment teams within the assigned area.

b. Attend Life Plan meetings and monthly res-hab meetings for high needs and / or dually diagnosed individuals, as appropriate / needed.

c. During scheduled and unscheduled site visits, observe and document any changes in the individuals' clinical stability and presentation. Communicate findings, clinical assessment, and recommendations to the treatment team and the DDPS4 for follow up.

2. Provides a variety of social work and treatment services to individuals and families that include life skills, vocational and career training, family support, and community integration that assists individuals in achieving maximum participation in work and social

activities.

a. Plan, organize and oversee community activities in high needs group homes. Educate and train evening shift supervisors and house managers on community activities and other HCBS regulations. Evaluate the success of community activities and implement changes as appropriate. Ensure the timely, accurate and thorough documentation of community activities.

b. Plan, organize and run a group focused on developing independent living skills, exploring / preparing for a lower level of care and / or community vocational opportunities.

c. Oversee the completion and documentation of self-advocacy activities. Work with teams to identify and prepare individuals to participate in Incident Review Committee, interviews, etc.

d. Be a part of the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) committee. Oversee the implementation of multiple HCBS standards.

3. Develops effective treatment plans in conjunction with individuals and treatment teams; monitors and evaluates individuals' progress; and modifies treatment plans or terminates services when appropriate.

a. Liaison with the treatment team and placement coordinator to identify individuals who are appropriate for a lower level of care with voluntary agencies or more independent living settings.

b. Liaison with the placement coordinator regarding agency resources and bed availability to match referrals with available beds.

c. Coordinate and support individual's discharge to out of state placements.

4. May supervise and train social work interns, and paraprofessional social work and / or direct care staff.

a. Oversee multiple teams' completion of a variety of reports, training, and initiatives. Report on training compliance. Develop interventions to successfully complete training initiatives.

b. Educate and oversee initiatives including overtime use of direct care staff to ensure quality of care.

5. Prepares and maintains documentation and records, including progress notes, observations, recommendations, and discharge plans.

a. Liaison and partner with treatment team leaders to complete monthly reports to oversee the care and treatment to individuals.

b. Support and assist Habilitation Specialists and direct care staff with accurate billing documentation.

c. Oversees the completion of operational and clinical documentation within IRA's as needed.

d. Attend traineeship council and provide consultation to the committee to ensure the successful completion of traineeship. Work with house managers and supervisors to ensure the completion of performance evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

License and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State

Additional Comments

• Please note, the posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for ASU Grade 20 ($72,032), along with any special salary treatments in effect for this position in this location, such as a Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($1,650). The posted maximum salary (Job Rate of $91,381) includes the previously stated Mid-Hudson Adjustment

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS :

If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume / cover letter.

The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov / publicservice. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

NYS offers Incredible Benefits!

Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Life insurance and Disability insurance.

The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave 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 (PEF / CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Retirement Program Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https : / / goer.ny.gov / training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M / C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https : / / oer.ny.gov / public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

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Name DDSO 4 - Hudson Valley Human Resources Department

Telephone Phone : 845-947-6000, option 3, option 5

Fax 845-947-6189

Email Address Hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 7 Wilbur Rd

City Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 10984

Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter and rsum to the above EOA # 24-122R in all correspondence to : Hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov

Salary : $91,381