Social Services Assistant Job at Lighthouse Guild, New York, NY

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  • Lighthouse Guild
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss. Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity. Our Rehabilitation Department is seeking a part time, fourteen (14) hours per week, Social Services Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree from an accredited college in Human Services related field

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assesses the needs of new clients and devises a plan to assist in meeting these needs Makes referrals for adjunct services, completes applications for entitlements, assists with accessing community resources Outreaches to social service agencies, housing agencies and other support services that may be needed by clients Answers client phone inquiries and provides information and referral Facilitates a meeting with NYSCB counselor and client after assessment is completed to review goals for services and documents outcome Enters assessment and progress reports in the NYSCB Consumer Information System database Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor. Working conditions and physical demands: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Works with clients who require consistent and comprehensive support Remains in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer approximately 90% of the time Frequently sits for long periods attending meetings We offer a very competitive salary and paid time off. Convenient Upper West Side location. Agency Website: Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Part time,

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