Program Description:
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (Fedcap), a New York City-based not-for-profit human services agency, is contracted by the New York City Human Resources Administration to operate the Wellness, Comprehensive Assessment, Rehabilitation and Employment (WeCARE) Program in Brooklyn and Queens.
WeCARE is an internationally acclaimed workforce development program founded and administered by the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA). WeCARE provides a continuum of integrated services designed to help public assistance recipients overcome barriers to employment and to become more financially self-sufficient. Program services include medical, mental health and substance abuse assessments and referrals; case management; comprehensive service planning; vocational evaluations; federal disability program application preparation and submission; work readiness and computer skills training; academic and vocational education referrals; work experience internship placement and monitoring; and job placement and retention services.
The program is expected to serve more than 20,000 clients annually at a combination of six medical and program service sites in Brooklyn and Queens.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Clinic Administrator, the Intake Specialist is responsible for conducting computer-based comprehensive psychosocial assessments for WeCARE clients reporting to the clinic for a Phase 1 medical examination.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Orient WeCARE clients to the WeCARE Program, including the Phase I and Phase II
medical examination process.
· Complete computer-based comprehensive psychosocial assessments with clients reporting
to the clinic for a Phase 1 medical examination.
· Provide intake assessment and assistance to obtain support services for program
participants.
· Participate in interdisciplinary meetings with medical staff to assist with determining each
client’s functional capacity and barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
· Explains process and services to participants and obtains client signatures for consent.
· Enter data and coding to ensure accurate and complete client records and payment for all Phase 1 medical services rendered.
· Identify operational issues and facilitate corresponding process improvements in close
collaboration with the Clinic Administrator and appropriate Article 28 staff.
· Provide needed direction and encouragement to support participants at their initial
appointments.
· Conduct outreach activities.
· Other department duties as needed.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
· A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited institution required
with 3 year working experience; a MSW or Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
· Three (3) years of clinical experience working with adults with medical, mental health,
and other barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
· Familiarity with Human Resources Administration (HRA), Social Security Administration,
Medicaid and related agencies and resources supporting individuals with disabilities a must.
· Highly organized and detail-oriented.
· Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to be patient and sensitive to individuals with disabilities.
· Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
· Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) candidates preferred.
Salary and Benefits Package
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA and 403b with company match.
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