Social Work Assistant 3 (SWA3) Family Care Home Liaison- Broome
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibility of the person in this position will be to assume the role of a Family Care Home Liaison. Responsibilities include ensuring that all program and any environmental requirements related to the Family Care home are being met and maintained. This staff person also ensures that fiscal and other provider needs, and concerns are addressed and are met consistent with the needs of the individual(s) in the home. They will serve as a direct link between the Family Care Provider and Broome DDSOO, reporting to the Family Care Team. They will manage a complex caseload, ensuring individuals' needs are met.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Family Care Program including but not limited to regulatory requirements (part 635), protection of individuals receiving services (part 633), reportable incidents (part 624), Mental Hygiene Law Access to Clinical Records (Article 33 16), and the Home and Community Based Services waiver. o Develop and maintain an understanding of the Family Care Policy Manual and understand the role and responsibilities of the treatment team, including the Home Liaison, TTL, Community Mental Health Nurse, and all other parties involved with the family care home. o Possess good interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills, and good listening skills. o Must maintain confidentiality and be capable of dealing with diverse personalities. o Must conduct monthly home visits, ensuring the safety of the individuals, and that they are accepted, that their rights are not being violated and that Form 239 is completed. o Must be able to evaluate the Family Care Provider's skills and ability and report issues/concerns as necessary. o Must be able to communicate to the Family Care Coordinator on any issues within the Family Care Home that may compromise the operation of the home. o Develops plans with the Family Care provider and the individual consistent with the Life Plan. Reviews plan on a monthly basis or more frequently, verifying services were rendered. o Participates in the Life Plan process. o Ensures fire drills are conducted and observes as required. o Ensures a Personal Expenditure Plan is in place and used. o Advocates for the health, safety, and emotional well-being of individuals in Family Care Homes. o Other duties as assigned.
Job Function
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibility of the person in this position will be to assume the role of a Family Care Home Liaison. Responsibilities include ensuring that all program and any environmental requirements related to the Family Care home are being met and maintained. This staff person also ensures that fiscal and other provider needs, and concerns are addressed and are met consistent with the needs of the individual(s) in the home. They will serve as a direct link between the Family Care Provider and Broome DDSOO, reporting to the Family Care Team. They will manage a complex caseload, ensuring individuals' needs are met.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Family Care Program including but not limited to regulatory requirements (part 635), protection of individuals receiving services (part 633), reportable incidents (part 624), Mental Hygiene Law Access to Clinical Records (Article 33 16), and the Home and Community Based Services waiver. o Develop and maintain an understanding of the Family Care Policy Manual and understand the role and responsibilities of the treatment team, including the Home Liaison, TTL, Community Mental Health Nurse, and all other parties involved with the family care home. o Possess good interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills, and good listening skills. o Must maintain confidentiality and be capable of dealing with diverse personalities. o Must conduct monthly home visits, ensuring the safety of the individuals, and that they are accepted, that their rights are not being violated and that Form 239 is completed. o Must be able to evaluate the Family Care Provider's skills and ability and report issues/concerns as necessary. o Must be able to communicate to the Family Care Coordinator on any issues within the Family Care Home that may compromise the operation of the home. o Develops plans with the Family Care provider and the individual consistent with the Life Plan. Reviews plan on a monthly basis or more frequently, verifying services were rendered. o Participates in the Life Plan process. o Ensures fire drills are conducted and observes as required. o Ensures a Personal Expenditure Plan is in place and used. o Advocates for the health, safety, and emotional well-being of individuals in Family Care Homes. o Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
From $57984 to $73813 Annually
Minimum Qualification
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
For Permanent Appointment:
Current or previous one-year permanent service as a Social Worker Assistant 3. OR Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service List for this title; OR be a NY State Employee eligible to transfer via 70.1 of the Civil Service Law with one year of permanent service in the qualifying title. If you are qualified for transfer, please include your Social Security Number for service verification and transfer eligibility determination purposes. Per Civil Service guidelines, should the Civil Service canvass result in less than 3 acceptors, provisional candidates may be considered. FOR PROMOTIONAL PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
You must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Social Work Assistant 2, Social Work Assistant 2 (Chinese language), Social Work Assistant 2 (Korean Language), or Social Work Assistant 2 (Spanish Language). Only the title(s) listed are qualifying. If appointed on provisional status, you must participate in the next Civil Service examination(s) and be a reachable candidate in order to obtain permanent status and maintain your position. Qualifying Experience for Appointment from the Eligible List Either 1. a bachelor's degree or higher in a human service area and one year of permanent competitive 55-b/55-c service as a Social Work Assistant 2 or parenthetic. Or 2. three years of permanent competitive 55-b/55-c service as a Social Work Assistant 2 or parenthetic. FOR OPEN COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
Either A. a master's degree in social work; Or B. a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of post-bachelor's social work experience ; Or C. a bachelor's degree or higher in a human service area and two years of post-bachelor's social work experience. For the purpose of these examinations, degrees in the following human service areas are considered qualifying:
the professional disciplines of art therapy, audiology, dance therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, speech/language pathology, and therapeutic recreation. Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of:
human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication); human skills development (e.g., counseling, education, human development); or any other study of services related to basic human care needs (e.g., community mental health, rehabilitation counseling). Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to:
anthropology, archeology, communication, criminal justice, fine arts, philosophy, and political science. For the purpose of these examinations, qualifying social work experience involves activities such as assessing individual and family needs, strengths and limitations; assisting in the development of treatment plans; providing counseling to promote mental, emotional, physical and social functioning; helping individuals and families access supportive services; coordinating and evaluating services, programs and support systems; and providing support, advocacy and referral as appropriate. Examples of non-qualifying experience include providing direct hands-on care to patients/consumers by assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, eating, and other activities of daily living; transporting/accompanying patients/consumers to appointments or activities; planning, organizing and participating in recreational activities for patients/consumers, such as sports, games, creative arts, and/or clubs; and performing safety and/or security-related functions for a facility.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The primary responsibility of the person in this position will be to assume the role of a Family Care Home Liaison. Responsibilities include ensuring that all program and any environmental requirements related to the Family Care home are being met and maintained. This staff person also ensures that fiscal and other provider needs, and concerns are addressed and are met consistent with the needs of the individual(s) in the home. They will serve as a direct link between the Family Care Provider and Broome DDSOO, reporting to the Family Care Team. They will manage a complex caseload, ensuring individuals' needs are met.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Family Care Program including but not limited to regulatory requirements (part 635), protection of individuals receiving services (part 633), reportable incidents (part 624), Mental Hygiene Law Access to Clinical Records (Article 33 16), and the Home and Community Based Services waiver. o Develop and maintain an understanding of the Family Care Policy Manual and understand the role and responsibilities of the treatment team, including the Home Liaison, TTL, Community Mental Health Nurse, and all other parties involved with the family care home. o Possess good interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills, and good listening skills. o Must maintain confidentiality and be capable of dealing with diverse personalities. o Must conduct monthly home visits, ensuring the safety of the individuals, and that they are accepted, that their rights are not being violated and that Form 239 is completed. o Must be able to evaluate the Family Care Provider's skills and ability and report issues/concerns as necessary. o Must be able to communicate to the Family Care Coordinator on any issues within the Family Care Home that may compromise the operation of the home. o Develops plans with the Family Care provider and the individual consistent with the Life Plan. Reviews plan on a monthly basis or more frequently, verifying services were rendered. o Participates in the Life Plan process. o Ensures fire drills are conducted and observes as required. o Ensures a Personal Expenditure Plan is in place and used. o Advocates for the health, safety, and emotional well-being of individuals in Family Care Homes. o Other duties as assigned.
Job Function
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibility of the person in this position will be to assume the role of a Family Care Home Liaison. Responsibilities include ensuring that all program and any environmental requirements related to the Family Care home are being met and maintained. This staff person also ensures that fiscal and other provider needs, and concerns are addressed and are met consistent with the needs of the individual(s) in the home. They will serve as a direct link between the Family Care Provider and Broome DDSOO, reporting to the Family Care Team. They will manage a complex caseload, ensuring individuals' needs are met.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
o Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Family Care Program including but not limited to regulatory requirements (part 635), protection of individuals receiving services (part 633), reportable incidents (part 624), Mental Hygiene Law Access to Clinical Records (Article 33 16), and the Home and Community Based Services waiver. o Develop and maintain an understanding of the Family Care Policy Manual and understand the role and responsibilities of the treatment team, including the Home Liaison, TTL, Community Mental Health Nurse, and all other parties involved with the family care home. o Possess good interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills, and good listening skills. o Must maintain confidentiality and be capable of dealing with diverse personalities. o Must conduct monthly home visits, ensuring the safety of the individuals, and that they are accepted, that their rights are not being violated and that Form 239 is completed. o Must be able to evaluate the Family Care Provider's skills and ability and report issues/concerns as necessary. o Must be able to communicate to the Family Care Coordinator on any issues within the Family Care Home that may compromise the operation of the home. o Develops plans with the Family Care provider and the individual consistent with the Life Plan. Reviews plan on a monthly basis or more frequently, verifying services were rendered. o Participates in the Life Plan process. o Ensures fire drills are conducted and observes as required. o Ensures a Personal Expenditure Plan is in place and used. o Advocates for the health, safety, and emotional well-being of individuals in Family Care Homes. o Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
From $57984 to $73813 Annually
Minimum Qualification
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
For Permanent Appointment:
Current or previous one-year permanent service as a Social Worker Assistant 3. OR Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service List for this title; OR be a NY State Employee eligible to transfer via 70.1 of the Civil Service Law with one year of permanent service in the qualifying title. If you are qualified for transfer, please include your Social Security Number for service verification and transfer eligibility determination purposes. Per Civil Service guidelines, should the Civil Service canvass result in less than 3 acceptors, provisional candidates may be considered. FOR PROMOTIONAL PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
You must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Social Work Assistant 2, Social Work Assistant 2 (Chinese language), Social Work Assistant 2 (Korean Language), or Social Work Assistant 2 (Spanish Language). Only the title(s) listed are qualifying. If appointed on provisional status, you must participate in the next Civil Service examination(s) and be a reachable candidate in order to obtain permanent status and maintain your position. Qualifying Experience for Appointment from the Eligible List Either 1. a bachelor's degree or higher in a human service area and one year of permanent competitive 55-b/55-c service as a Social Work Assistant 2 or parenthetic. Or 2. three years of permanent competitive 55-b/55-c service as a Social Work Assistant 2 or parenthetic. FOR OPEN COMPETITIVE PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
Either A. a master's degree in social work; Or B. a bachelor's degree in social work and one year of post-bachelor's social work experience ; Or C. a bachelor's degree or higher in a human service area and two years of post-bachelor's social work experience. For the purpose of these examinations, degrees in the following human service areas are considered qualifying:
the professional disciplines of art therapy, audiology, dance therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, speech/language pathology, and therapeutic recreation. Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of:
human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication); human skills development (e.g., counseling, education, human development); or any other study of services related to basic human care needs (e.g., community mental health, rehabilitation counseling). Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to:
anthropology, archeology, communication, criminal justice, fine arts, philosophy, and political science. For the purpose of these examinations, qualifying social work experience involves activities such as assessing individual and family needs, strengths and limitations; assisting in the development of treatment plans; providing counseling to promote mental, emotional, physical and social functioning; helping individuals and families access supportive services; coordinating and evaluating services, programs and support systems; and providing support, advocacy and referral as appropriate. Examples of non-qualifying experience include providing direct hands-on care to patients/consumers by assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, eating, and other activities of daily living; transporting/accompanying patients/consumers to appointments or activities; planning, organizing and participating in recreational activities for patients/consumers, such as sports, games, creative arts, and/or clubs; and performing safety and/or security-related functions for a facility.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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