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The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Center's Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

This position is for a second social worker to work with the Social Services Director.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

• Assists with resident and family transition into the facility
• Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths
• Identifies medical related social needs of residents, and provides appropriate services to meet the individual
• Collects and compiles resident social information into personal file upon admission
• Maintains lists of facility and community resources available to the residents that can provide assistance in Social Services and clinical care
• Plans, organizes and implements Social Service programs in the facility
• Evaluates effectiveness of Social Service programs in the facility and collaborates the Social Services team, Administration and other facility staff to offer best practices to the residents
• Assesses each resident for discharge and coordinates discharges in the facility
• Advocates for resident's best interest and total care in Social Services and clinical care
• Conducts resident interviews and ensures that relevant MDS sections (i.e. cognitive, mood, behavior, patient goal setting) and Care Area Assessments are completed in accordance with regulation
• Performs other related job duties as required

• Master's or Bachelor's in the Human Services field
• Long Term Care experience

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures safety of students
• Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Assist with managing the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Assist with assessing student learning on continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Assist with designing instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the educator and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Practices in accordance with the Standards for School Social Work Practice in Connecticut, as developed by the CT DOE
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent

• Makes contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Basic computer skills
• Small group instruction
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work well with students, families, and all other stakeholders

• Associate's in Social Work required, Bachelors in Social Work preferred
• Social Work experience preferred
• Possess a thorough knowledge of present practices and current trends in social work
• Experience in working directly with students and families
• Appropriate communication skills - both oral and written
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

The Social Work Assistant (SWA) wil l work under the supervision of the Social Worker of the cneter. The SWA asssist in working with individual and groups of particitpants in utilizing community resouorces and in traiing them in soicalization. Other behavioural interventions for socialization skills development will be provided to the participants. The SWA will be assisting in standardized psycho-social assessments.

Overview

Full-time or Part-time

Social worker License required

Pay $29.56- $36.50

Assists and counsels patients and families with health related financial, social and emotional concerns according to the physician's orders under the direction and supervision of a Medical Social Worker who has a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

• Provides Social Work Services in accordance with the Physician's plan of care.
• Demonstrates competency in the skills required by the care center.
• Performs accurate and comprehensive assessments.
• Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner (documented communication in the patient's record).
• Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician, patient/ family, other healthcare team members to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
• Provides medical social work interventions and treatment based on an ongoing patient assessment/ reassessment and in accordance with Physician orders.
• Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
• Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions in accordance with care center policy and applicable laws, regulations and standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences/ patient care conferences in accordance with care center policy.
• Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate and timely documentation per care center policy.
• Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the Physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources, identifying appropriate resources to meet patient and family needs to facilitate optimal outcomes.
• Keeps abreast of social work trends and knowledge.
• Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
• Complies with the agency's policies.
• Participates in the agency's Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program and activities.
• Participates in in-service programs and provides educational in-service programs to agency staff as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides services under the supervision of a qualified social worker and:
• Has a baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work, and
• Has had at least 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting; or
• Has 2 years of appropriate experience as a social work assistant, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service, except that the determinations of proficiency do not apply with respect to persons initially licensed by a state or seeking initial qualification as a social work assistant after December 31, 1977.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a wide variety of social services and support for assigned individuals.
• Independently provides written, verbal assessments, and service programs and provides written and oral input to treatment team meetings.
• Monitors individual's programs to ensure continuity, consistency and progress as determined by the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team as related to the social work scope of needs.
• Responds to emergency situations as needed.
• Attends and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Completes admission and discharges of individuals which includes required paperwork and follow-up.
• Completes and submits, 30-day, quarterly and annual assessments in advance of treatment team meetings.
• Attends and provides input and assessment at individual's treatment team meetings.
• Provide individual counseling sessions as needed.
• Ensures and provides documentation of services delivered, including interventions, reflecting needs, strengths, goals, level of participation and rights.
• Advocate for the needs of the individuals.
• Coordinates and arrange family visits.
• May accompany individuals on family visits, and must complete all home site assessments.
• Obtain, monitors, and follow-up on consents for RRC and ICC in a timely manner ensuring that they are current and complete.
• Functions as a liaison between individual's families and the team.
• Obtains informed consent from individuals/families/legal guardians for any rights/restrictions or restriction intervention.
• May teach classes.
• Complete and upload MMAs and PEPs.
• Compile LRAC/SFAC packets and community referral packets as needed for individuals.
• Assist with self-advocacy group.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications Promotion: one year of service as a Social Work Assistant 1.

Open Competitive:
A bachelor's degree in a human services field and two years of social work experience.

Substitution:
Master's degree in a human services field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at or email to obtain information and RA forms.

• 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.

• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by October 16, 2025 to:

Sunmount-OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
E-Mail:
Phone:
Fax:

Please reference the above EOA # 25-114 in all correspondence.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sunmount Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address

Address

Street 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

State NY

Zip Code 12986

Notes on Applying Please reference the above EOA # 25-114 in all correspondence.

NY HELP Yes

Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Social Work Assistant 2

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 17

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $63361 to $80655 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Franklin

Street Address 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

State NY

Zip Code 12986

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs a wide variety of social services and support for assigned individuals. • Independently provides written, verbal assessments, and service programs and provides written and oral input to treatment team meetings.• Monitors individual’s programs to ensure continuity, consistency and progress as determined by the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team as related to the social work scope of needs.• Responds to emergency situations as needed. • Attends and participate in treatment team meetings. • Completes admission and discharges of individuals which includes required paperwork and follow-up. • Completes and submits, 30-day, quarterly and annual assessments in advance of treatment team meetings. • Attends and provides input and assessment at individual’s treatment team meetings.• Provide individual counseling sessions as needed.• Ensures and provides documentation of services delivered, including interventions, reflecting needs, strengths, goals, level of participation and rights.• Advocate for the needs of the individuals. • Coordinates and arrange family visits. • May accompany individuals on family visits, and must complete all home site assessments.• Obtain, monitors, and follow-up on consents for RRC and ICC in a timely manner ensuring that they are current and complete. • Functions as a liaison between individual’s families and the team.• Obtains informed consent from individuals/families/legal guardians for any rights/restrictions or restriction intervention. • May teach classes.• Complete and upload MMAs and PEPs.• Compile LRAC/SFAC packets and community referral packets as needed for individuals. • Assist with self-advocacy group.• Other duties as assigned. LinkedIn:

Minimum Qualifications Promotion: one year of service as a Social Work Assistant 1.Open Competitive:A bachelor's degree in a human services field and two years of social work experience.Substitution:Master's degree in a human services field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.• 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.• 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.• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. • 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 • 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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at or email to obtain information and RA forms.• 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.• Paid Parental Leave:Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.• 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 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 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.***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by October 16, 2025 to: Sunmount-OHRM 2445 State Route 30 Tupper Lake, NY 12986 E-Mail: Phone: Fax: Please reference the above EOA # 25-114 in all correspondence.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sunmount Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address

Address

Street 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

State NY

Zip Code 12986

Notes on Applying Please reference the above EOA # 25-114 in all correspondence.

Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children is Hawai'i's only maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty hospital. It is well recognized as Hawai'i's leader in the care of women, infants and children. With 253 beds, the not-for-profit hospital delivers 6,000 babies a year, and is also a medical teaching and research facility. Specialty services for patients throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific Region include intensive care for infants and children, 24-hour emergency pediatric and adult care, critical care air transport and high-risk perinatal care. Over 1,400 employees and more than 700 physicians provide specialty care at Kapi'olani. The hospital is home to the Kapi'olani Women's Center and the Women's Cancer Center, and offers numerous community programs and services, such as specialty pediatric clinics, the Kapi'olani Child Protection Center and the Sex Abuse Treatment Center.

The Community and Social Services team is dedicated to helping patients and their families cope more effectively with the life changes and challenges associated with a hospitalization. These experienced professionals are vital components of a multidisciplinary health care team that recognizes how important it is to support hospitalization and health care treatment in a variety of ways. When a patient is hospitalized, it can impact everyone in the family, and our Community and Social Services department strives to provide comprehensive support in a caring and compassionate manner.

If you are a caring person interested in providing life-changing support services to our patients and their families, you may be the ideal candidate for our Case Management Assistant. This position provides technical and administrative support, as well as responding to inquiries from external organizations, prospective appointees, department/service practitioners and other hospital staff. We are looking for a dedicated and resourceful person with excellent customer service and communication skills and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai'i's people.

Location: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Work Schedule: Day - 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE:

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: No

Req ID 30602

Pay Range: 19.61 - 26.15 USD per hour

Category: Social Services

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Three (3) years clerical/secretarial experience in position with extensive customer contact.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to read, write, speak and translate one or more foreign language specific to the foreign patients. Knowledge of medical terminology.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai'i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.