Job Description

YAI has an opening for a Social Worker in the Hankering For More Socialization Program. Some requirements necessary include being open minded. Creative and forward thinking. Love nurturing social connections and working directly with people. Have a high level of insight and emotional intelligence. Have experience in the ID/DD field.

Mission Statement YAl:

YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAl empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position.

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g., lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• MSW (Person should be willing to eventually obtain their license; LMSW)
• Experience with IDD population preferred
• Spanish Bilingual - Fluent

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willing to take initiative
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Highly flexible personality type
• Proficient in Electronic Health Record
• Excellent writing skills
• Exceptional organization skills

Compensation:

• $58,000.00-60,000 annually; based on education and experience

Working in our network offers:

• Commuter Benefits (Parking and/or Transit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Retirement (Post and Pre-Tax), with Company Match
• Tuition/Loan Reimbursement
• Voluntary Supplemental Short Term Disability
• Word of Mouth Referral Bonus Program
• Bi-Weekly Salary (based upon experience and education)
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance through Aetna11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Bereavement, and Family Medical Leave

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.

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