Social Worker- Elder Justice
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD SELF HELP BY OLDER PERSONS PROJECT INC.
975 KELLY STREET SUITE 401 BRONX NEW YORK 10459-3477
Position Available
Job Title: Social Worker - Elder Justice
Supervisor: Program Director
Job Status: Full Time / 35hrs per week
Job Location: Hybrid in Office/ and Work from Home
Salary Range: $65k - $70k
Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Projects (SHOPP)is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that supports older adults caregivers and individuals with disabilities. SHOPP offers 12 essential programs including CCNP (Community Care Network Program) 4 Older Adult Centers (Casa Boricua Leon Soundview and Guess) NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) Pop Up Caf Case Management with Friendly Visiting Elder Justice Caregiver Support Program and NY Connects. SHOPPs mission is to enhance the strength and resilience of individuals regardless of age or ability through innovative programs and support services.
The Elder Justice Social worker will report directly to the Elder Justice Program Director and/or AssistantDirector. The position requires a Masters Degree in Social Work or a related field with a minimum of 1-2years of experience working in a social service/non-profit setting. Knowledge of domestic violenceand/or older adult community-based services is preferred. In addition the candidate must becomfortable with public speaking conducting home visits multi-tasking team building critical thinkingempathy time management cultural competency and knowledge of using Microsoft office applicationswhile working in a hybrid operation.
Job Description:
With a Hybrid work schedule reporting to the office a minimum of twice per week or as assigned by thesupervisor the Elder Justice Social Worker is specifically responsible for the following:
Complete initial virtual phone assessments and develop safety plans for both Bronx and SouthElder Justice Contracts;
Conduct home visits in the Bronx or Manhattan CD 12;
Attend Family/Housing court as needed in the Bronx or Manhattan CD 12;
Escort clients to NYPD Precincts as needed;
Assist with supporting and training peers/interns;
Maintain complete and well-written client case records;
Maintain a caseload with client contact activity every thirty days for program compliance;
Perform Intake on rotation as assigned;
Provide case assistance to victims of elder abuse including information and referral benefit andentitlement assistance supportive contact advocacy counseling crisis intervention and followup;
Develop and Implement a minimum of two community prevention workshops activities(virtually and in-person) per fiscal year to the Bronx and Manhattan communities served;
Conduct outreach events during off hours when needed;
Attend periodic City Council meetings during off hours as assigned;
Report to assigned alternative office location as assigned by supervisor;
Identify and maintain collaborative relationships in the victims assistance network; provideinformation and referral to other appropriate agencies as needed and identify communityresources for consultation and referral;
Attend periodic training and skill development workshops; participate in biweekly caseconsultations and supervision conferences as assigned;
Complete various worker logs performance target outcome tracking and statistical reports in atimely manner amongst other administrative requirements as assigned by a supervisor;
Participate in SHOPP staff training programs staff meetings Advisory Committee Meetings andother meetings as assigned;
Work cross-collaboratively with other key SHOPP staff in efforts to maximize SHOPPs vision andmission in serving the community;
Involvement in a supervisory relationship with the PD/AD and accept peer-to-peer supervision;
Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies such as Adult Protective Services NYPD theBronx/Manhattan District Attorneys Office NYC Aging Elderly Justice Services to ensure thatvictims are provided with timely and effective intervention;
Participate in monthly Enhanced Multi-Disciplinary Team (EMDT) meetings;
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.
*Background Check Notice:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
SHOPP is an equal-opportunity employer that fosters a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Incentive Benefits: Commuter Benefits 403B Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) etc.
ATTN: Tynisha Rodriguez - Chief Program Officer
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
