What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at COMMONPOINT NY INC?
Job Description
Job Description
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
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
JOB DETAILS
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000