Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)·Town of Smithtown, New York
The Social Worker will facilitate a Self-Advocacy program across Adult Day program sites, coordinating workshops and yearly projects, while also assisting in providing social skills training in group settings. Responsibilities also include managing intake for new participants and acting as a liaison with internal and external resources while maintaining professional documentation.
Social worker bsw: Hourly, Full-time
Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?
Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.
$21.49-$25.79/hr
Facilitate Self-Advocacy program for all Adult Day program sites, including the coordination of relevant workshops, yearly projects, fundraising opportunities, and other Self-Advocacy events.
Assist in providing social skills training in a group setting to promote mental, emotional, physical, and social functioning.
Assist with intake of new participants and associated paperwork.
Act as liaison with internal and outside resources, (i.e. other Brightway programs, Brightway Transportation, Self-Advocacy of NYS, other agencies, etc.)
Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable, and confidential manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be comfortable working with the Developmentally Disabled population.
Must be able to lift/move/carry 15 lbs.
Must be able to kneel, twist and bend.
Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques.
Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!
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Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. A mandatory requirement is comfort working directly with the developmentally disabled population, along with the physical ability to lift 15 lbs and perform specific physical techniques.
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