Assistant Social Work - Social Worker

Company: Montefiore Medical Center
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Social Work Social Worker Assistant for a job in Bronx, New York. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Social Worker - Discipline: Social Work - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: Yes Department: CMO - UBA FTR Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $32.19 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days. Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek. Probationary period will not apply to shift changes. SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT (CASE PLANNER) University Behavioral Associates (UBA) at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York is seeking a dedicated and organized bachelors- or masters-level individual with experience in social services to serve as a case planner for the Family Treatment & Rehabilitation specialized preventive program funded by the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS). This community based, family centered program works closely with parents, children, and providers (including ACS) in order to ensure a strong, effective collaboration that supports families in focusing on child safety and well-being. Case planners primarily engage with families in the community through home and school visits, and other community based contacts. Case planner duties include working closely with families involved with ACS due to mental health or substance use concerns. Families may also have legal involvement. The case planner will be responsible for case management, including conducting ongoing in-home assessments of family members, making referrals to appropriate clinical services, monitoring attendance and engagement at mental health or substance use disorder treatment programs, collaborating with families and community agencies (e.g., schools, probation, ACS). The case planner will also be responsible for ensuring coordination between families, providers, and the legal system, will participate in weekly individual supervision, and will document treatment efforts consistent with ACS and UBA/Montefiore guidelines. Evening and/or weekend availability may be required. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or higher education, demonstrated experience with child welfare, mental health issues, and/or substance use concerns, as well as experience working with families and the legal system. The preferred candidate will also possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Spanish-speaking strongly preferred. Montefiore Medical Center is the largest employer in the Bronx, with 200 locations including 11 hospitals. UBA is part of Montefiore's Department of Psychiatry, a national leader in promulgating empirically supported treatments. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered. Salary Range/Pay Rate: $32.18 per hour Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Montefiore Medical Center Job ID 224869. Posted job title: SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT About Montefiore Medical Center Montefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is one of nation's largest academic medical centers. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We are a growing organization and one of New York’s top employers. Join us as we further our reputation as a leader in clinical care, healthcare research, education and social commitment.

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