Social Work Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center - Risk Management, P27544

About the role

Kingsboro Psychiatric Center (KPC) is recruiting for a Social Work Assistant 2 to function as a Risk Management Specialist. This role will play a critical part in Risk Management functions within the facility, including investigating significant incidents, addressing patient and family complaints, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills with a proactive approach to promoting patient safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee all aspects of investigations as per Office of Mental Health (OMH) policies and procedures, including interviewing staff and gathering relevant documentation
• Coordinate Justice Center interviews with facility leadership for patients and staff
• Complete comprehensive reports on significant incident investigations within 30 days
• Identify incident causes, patterns, and trends to inform risk reduction strategies
• Conduct risk management orientation and related training sessions for staff
• Participate in environmental rounds to identify and mitigate potential safety risks
• Review incident and restraint/seclusion forms, ensuring accurate entry into the NIMRS database
• Serve as the liaison between the facility, OMH field office, Central Office, and the NYS Justice Center
• Be available during off-shifts and weekends to address reportable incidents as needed

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS Program: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered if they have a bachelor's degree in a human service field and 2 years of social work experience. Substitution: A master's degree in social work can substitute for 1 year of specialized experience.

Competitive Class Appointment: Candidates within State Service can be considered if they are reachable on the current Social Work Assistant 3 eligible list.

Transfer: Candidates from within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Non-Competitive Promotion: In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements are met. The promotion field consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Social Work Assistant 1.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.