Job description

Social Worker for Holocaust Survivor Program, Washington Heights

Make a Difference!

Selfhelp Community Services Inc. provides a broad set of services to more than 25,000 elderly, frail, and vulnerable New Yorkers each year, while remaining the largest provider of comprehensive services to Holocaust survivors in North America.

Provide casework services and advocate for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program.

We Offer:

• Competitive pay: $50,000 - $60,000/yr. commensurate with experience
• Dental, Health and Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan & 403B
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefits Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Hybrid Position
• Full-time
• And More!

Candidate will be responsible for:

• Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits
• Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate
• Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner
• Facilitate and assist at social, recreational and other group activities and events
• Supervise social work students (if applicable)

To be considered, candidate must:

• MSW required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail
• Russian-speaking preferred
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail
• Business office environment with phone and computer use, travel via public transportation. This position may have the ability to work from home 2-3 times per week.

Join us and make a difference in the lives of the patients you care for. We want the best quality home care for our clients and believe we can reach that goal through compassionate candidates like YOU. Supporting 25,000 older and vulnerable New Yorkers, Selfhelp’s staff is intelligent, skilled, and compassionate. If you want to make a positive difference, apply to join our community today!

Join our Team and make an Impact!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Promoting Independence and Dignity!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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