What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, Assistance Program, NORC, Queens position at Social Work p.r.n.?
Description
Social Worker needed for full-time, permanent position in Eastern Queens. M-F, 40 hours / week, some evenings required and some special events may require weekend hours. Clinical hours towards "C" lisensure and supervision available. This is a union position.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of social workers, nurses and administrative staff
- Provides case management, case assistance and advocacy for older adults in the office, in their homes and via telephone.
- Assists seniors in identifying and applying for benefits and entitlements for which they may qualify
- Documents all client contacts in the NYC Department for the Aging's Peer Place application in a timely manner
- Meets with potential new members to explain services available
- Facilitates support groups, educational / recreational activities and intergenerational programming to meet contractual obligations and the needs of residents over the age of 60
- Collaborates with program team to create new programming, special events, calendars, flyers, and program guide descriptions for activities
- Interfaces with NORC Advisory Board members, Program Officers from DFTA and NYSOFA
Annual Salary Range : $60,000-$70,000.
Position Requirements
Licensed Master's Degree in Social Work and experience working with a geriatric population required; if not yet licensed, must become licensed within 6 months of employment
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
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
