Social Worker / Family Liaison at Making Headway Foundation at Making Headway Foundation – United StatesREMOTE POSSIBLEHYBRID
Recruiter: Making Headway Foundation
MAKING HEADWAY SOCIAL WORKER / FAMILY LIAISON
JOIN OUR TEAM
Come join the Making Headway Foundation Team as our Social Worker/Family Liaison. This position works directly with families that have had a child diagnosed with a brain and spinal cord tumor. By supporting our families, you would provide/coordinate care, offer emotional support, collaborate with local childrens hospitals, and lead our Ongoing Care Team of consultants. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, focused, passionate nonprofit that is fiercely dedicated to helping others.
ABOUT US
For the past 30 years, Making Headway Foundation has been providing a variety of services and support to families impacted by childhood brain or spinal cord tumors. Making Headway has a close working relationship with NYU Langone Hospital, as well as other Tri-State area hospitals. All applicants must be a licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) and have a caring and compassionate personality, the ability to work independently, and a proactive mindset to care for others.
The Making Headway office is located in Chappaqua, NY. The Social Worker/Family Liaison is a full-time, on-site position, with a starting salary of $80,000-$100,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Position includes medical and dental plans.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Outreach and Follow-Up
Contact newly referred families within 36 hours to get to know them, assess their needs, and introduce Making Headways array of services. Collaborate with other service providers, , and hospitals to ensure families can get the services they need. Most contact will be over the phone, in texts, or via video calls; however, we encourage personal visits as often as possible (families are located throughout the tri-state area, with a majority living in NYC). This position will build long-term relationships and stay in contact with families throughout their journey, including regular follow-up calls.
Case Management
Provide information/resources/assistance as needed. These services may be very varied and include Making Headway programs, state-funded programs, hospital-based services, or programs offered by other non-profits. Areas of support may include mental health, housing, medical care, educational advocacy, financial support, and legal assistance. For example, Making Headway provides financial assistance in cases of extreme need fo…
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.