What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at COMMONPOINT NY INC?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Functions as part of a team providing programs and services for adults aged 60
- Meets with potential new members to explain services available at the Older Adult Center and other Commonpoint Older Adult Services programs, and recommends best programming to meet their interests and needs
- Registers new clients, completes initial and follow-up assessments, and documents accordingly in the NYC Aging (Dept. for the Aging) database (STARS Peer Place)
- Maintains updated member files in the database as well as paper charts, in accordance with NYC Aging standards and requirements
- Develops and maintains a resource file of current benefits, entitlements, services and programs relevant to the older adult population; assists with completion of applications and forms, and makes referrals as needed
- Creates and facilitates recreational, educational, cultural and/or support groups
- Conducts and documents outcomes of friendly visiting (home visits), telephone reassurance calls, in-person and telephonic information and referrals, and other case assistance activities
- Assists with the lunch program
- Participates in program development, planning of special events, and contributes content for the Older Adult Services’ departmental newsletter
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Licensed Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred, and experience working with a geriatric population required; will consider a new MSW with the understanding that licensure must be acquired within the 6 month probationary period.
- Knowledgeable about benefits and entitlements relative to older adults
- Experience utilizing Google Docs/Sheets and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience utilizing Zoom technology for virtual programming
- Food Handlers Certification preferred, but may also be obtained within the first 3 months of employment
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel to multiple service sites and some home visits
- Ability to stand for one hour during meal service
JOB DETAILS
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours; occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for special programming or initiatives
- A car and valid driver’s license is required
- This is a Union position
- Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000 depending on licensure
- Location: Commonpoint: Sam Field Center, Little Neck, NY 11362
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
