A nonprofit organization is seeking a Social Worker in Far Rockaway, New York to provide in-home, in-office and/or community assessment of the emotional, social and physical needs of older adults reporting any form of abuse or mistreatment.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (3 days in office)
- Hours: 9am to 5pm
- Setting: Office/home visits
Responsibilities:
- Provide supportive counseling and guidance in the resolution of problems of the older adult and/or the alleged abuser/family member/caregiver
- Provide appropriate resources to older adults and collaterals regarding ways of coping and preserving individual functioning and autonomy within the context of the abuse experienced by the older adult
- Complete required web-based case documentation
- Screen for eligibility in securing and maintaining benefits and entitlements, such as transportation, Home Care, Meals on Wheels, SNAP, Public Assistance/ Case Assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, emergency financial relief, etc.
- Identify high risk, crisis, and/or emergency cases
- Conduct group counseling to strengthen and empower the older adult and build community among their peers
- Participate in community presentation, education, and outreach activities
- Participate in internal and external training, workshops, and conferences
- Attend weekly individual and group supervision and all other mandatory meetings as assigned
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Social Work experience
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent Masters-level degree in Gerontology, Psychology, Human Services, or other Social Services related field.
- Experience in individual counseling, utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, including, but not limited to Motivational Interviewing
- Computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software for daily data entries.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel to clients' homes using mass transit, and to negotiate any barriers in clients' residences
Desired Skills:
- Bilingual (Spanish, French-Creole, Mandarin, etc.)
- An understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving vulnerable and at-risk older adults
