Company Info
Selfhelp Community Services
Full Job Description
Social Worker Holocaust Survivor Program
Brooklyn, NY
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 case management/ advocacy for elderly Holocaust survivors clients in the Brooklyn Holocaust Survivor Program.
Russian speaking social worker preferred. Case management, perform home visits, arrange for homecare services, client advocacy, assistance with benefits / entitlements ,counseling. Possible group work. Some working knowledge of entitlements and of the Holocaust preferred.
We Offer:
- Competitive pay – Starting $55K/year
- Dental, Health and Vision Insurance
- Pension Plan & 403B
- Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefits Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Full-time
- Hybrid Position
- And More!
Principal Responsibilities:
- 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)
- Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
- Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
- Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors required; MSW preferred
- 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
Working Conditions/Physical Demand: 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.
To ensure the safety of our clients and staff, all new employees must be fully vaccinated prior to their start date. Upon acceptance of a conditional job offer, candidates who are not already vaccinated must obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the vaccine protocol. Employees may be eligible for a medical or religious exemption from the vaccine; those employees who are approved for a medical exemption must submit to weekly testing in accordance with Selfhelp’s COVID 19 testing policy.
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: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
- Health insurance