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About the Position:YAI has an opening for a full-time Social Worker within our New York, NY site. The position at YAI provides the opportunity to gain exposure and experience working within the Manhattan Crisis Intervention Team and other professionals at YAI.Key responsibilities:Provide in person intake/home visits to assess service needs and provide needed services.Treats people we support with disabilities related to the areas identified in intake, such as, case management, behavior management, and crisis counseling in the home.Facilitate Parent Support Groups (In person).Participates in interdisciplinary care planning for people we support and their families.Participate in utilization/quality assurance reviews.Provide outreach presentations on YAI Crisis Intervention and other related programs within and outside of the agency.Perform responsibilities as they currently exist or may change in meeting the needs of the department.Education and Experience:MSW (Person should be willing to eventually obtain their license; LMSW)Experience with IDD population preferredSpanish Bilingual- Fluent (Required)Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Willing to take initiativeExceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skillsHighly flexible personality typeProficient in Electronic Health RecordExcellent writing skillsExceptional organization skills

Compensation:

Salary is up to 58000 USD annually

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.