University of Rochester
Social Worker
University of Rochester – 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
Job Type: Part‑time, 24 hours per week. Regular worker subtype.
Responsibilities The Social Worker will provide clinical services to children ages 0‑21 who are patients of the Disability and Behavioral Program (DBP) or have been referred. Services are delivered within a multidisciplinary, continuity‑of‑care model. Other responsibilities include training manpower, technical assistance to agencies and programs, research, and consultation regarding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Ohio Public Welfare Disability Division (OPWDD), and the educational system.
Provides SWK treatment, referral, and advocacy to patients who require case coordination during periods of stress and serves as a consultant to patients and families regarding community resources, financial assistance and special programs (waivers, Health Homes, OPWDD and the educational system).
Conducts phone screens and intakes involving clinical assessments with independent skills to provide interventions and referrals. This involves advocacy, coordination and referrals to internal and external programs.
Completes a psychosocial assessment to identify barriers to care and programs to support the child’s developmental disability and transitions through the lifespan.
Documents SWK activity in patients’ medical record according to SWK division policy.
Identifies and manages cases of suspected child abuse and neglect in the DBP Center.
Collaborates with other social workers and health team members to ensure continuity of SWK care between clinical settings and to achieve well‑coordinated, quality care. Coordinates with other health, developmental, educational and social service agencies involved in the care and support of patient and family. Provides social work consultation on pediatric patients with IDD.
Provides Social Work participation on the following DBP teams and Hospital committees:
Hospital IDD task force
EPIC Behavioral Plan Committee
CHIRP- OPWDD intensive behavioral program, which involves a high level of understanding of behavioral interventions.
Feeding – which involves an understanding of feeding disorders and interventions.
Behavioral Programs at DBP – BIFF and BTP – which include strong knowledge of the evidence‑based programs and developmental disabilities.
Participates and presents in state‑wide training through ECHO and presentations through national Autism organizations. Serves as an ECHO Hub Team Member.
Offers presentations to community agencies through presentations and 1:1 communication.
Part of the interdisciplinary team working with trainees from multiple disciplines (MD, NP, RN, OT, PT and SW).
Identifies risk management issues and reports them to SWK administration.
Provides backup coverage for other social workers as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
May provide field work instructions and supervision to SWK students.
Participates in activities in the SWK Division including absence approval, time reporting and other mandatory trainings.
Participates in administrative activities in DBP, may include staff meetings and program development.
Minimum Education & Experience
Must hold a Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.
Experience dealing with developmental disabilities in children preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses & Certifications
NYS licensure required within 18 months of employment.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Other
Industry: Higher Education
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s mission to learn, discover, heal, create – and make the world ever better. The University commits to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This commitment extends to non‑discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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Job Type: Part‑time, 24 hours per week. Regular worker subtype.
Responsibilities The Social Worker will provide clinical services to children ages 0‑21 who are patients of the Disability and Behavioral Program (DBP) or have been referred. Services are delivered within a multidisciplinary, continuity‑of‑care model. Other responsibilities include training manpower, technical assistance to agencies and programs, research, and consultation regarding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Ohio Public Welfare Disability Division (OPWDD), and the educational system.
Provides SWK treatment, referral, and advocacy to patients who require case coordination during periods of stress and serves as a consultant to patients and families regarding community resources, financial assistance and special programs (waivers, Health Homes, OPWDD and the educational system).
Conducts phone screens and intakes involving clinical assessments with independent skills to provide interventions and referrals. This involves advocacy, coordination and referrals to internal and external programs.
Completes a psychosocial assessment to identify barriers to care and programs to support the child’s developmental disability and transitions through the lifespan.
Documents SWK activity in patients’ medical record according to SWK division policy.
Identifies and manages cases of suspected child abuse and neglect in the DBP Center.
Collaborates with other social workers and health team members to ensure continuity of SWK care between clinical settings and to achieve well‑coordinated, quality care. Coordinates with other health, developmental, educational and social service agencies involved in the care and support of patient and family. Provides social work consultation on pediatric patients with IDD.
Provides Social Work participation on the following DBP teams and Hospital committees:
Hospital IDD task force
EPIC Behavioral Plan Committee
CHIRP- OPWDD intensive behavioral program, which involves a high level of understanding of behavioral interventions.
Feeding – which involves an understanding of feeding disorders and interventions.
Behavioral Programs at DBP – BIFF and BTP – which include strong knowledge of the evidence‑based programs and developmental disabilities.
Participates and presents in state‑wide training through ECHO and presentations through national Autism organizations. Serves as an ECHO Hub Team Member.
Offers presentations to community agencies through presentations and 1:1 communication.
Part of the interdisciplinary team working with trainees from multiple disciplines (MD, NP, RN, OT, PT and SW).
Identifies risk management issues and reports them to SWK administration.
Provides backup coverage for other social workers as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
May provide field work instructions and supervision to SWK students.
Participates in activities in the SWK Division including absence approval, time reporting and other mandatory trainings.
Participates in administrative activities in DBP, may include staff meetings and program development.
Minimum Education & Experience
Must hold a Master of Social Work degree from an accredited institution.
Experience dealing with developmental disabilities in children preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses & Certifications
NYS licensure required within 18 months of employment.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Other
Industry: Higher Education
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s mission to learn, discover, heal, create – and make the world ever better. The University commits to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This commitment extends to non‑discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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