Social Worker

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing counseling supports to individuals to improve personal, interpersonal, and environmental interactions which interfere with attaining maximum independence and community inclusion. This position is located in Bath, NY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completes assessments on behalf of individuals, designed to evaluate social, economic, environmental and disability factors which interfere with a person's goal to attain maximum independence and community inclusion. As assigned, completes specialized assessments or evaluations in such areas of suicide/homicide risk, ability to consent to sexual activity, forensics, community safety/risk and ability to understand and appropriately exercise individual/human rights.
2. Develops and implements a Treatment Plan designed to address factors interfering with the individual's interests, goals or ability to fully participate in the community. On a semi-annual basis, reviews the status and progress of the Treatment Plan with the individual. Provides results of such review (i.e.: six-month summary) to the DHS Treatment Coordinator.
3. Provides individual and/or group counseling supports consistent with the individual's interests and goals and as defined in the Treatment Plan, and in accordance with accepted treatment standards. Works with family members, significant others and service providers, as necessary to facilitate, success of clinical supports. Adjusts counseling technique and style to meet individual cognitive and personality traits.
4. Documents all clinical activities in the confidential clinical record (e.g.: case notes, assessments, six-month reviews).
5. Participates in in-services and conferences designed to enhance work skills and encourage professional growth. Research innovative and evidence-based treatment methods and implements accordingly.
6. Maintains and adheres to ethics of confidentiality and in accordance with HIPAA and/or mental hygiene requirements.
7. Performs other duties as assigned by the DHS Director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work and NYS Licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker. Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred. Experience in a human service setting supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is also preferred. Must maintain licensure status. Experience or knowledge of Windows, Internet, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Email required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Must be able to tolerate the stresses associated with multiple, simultaneous demands.
2. Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk and frequently required to use hand and fingers.
3. Lifting: May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

The Arc of Chemung complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. The Arc of Chemung does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.