Social Worker VIP Elder Justice Program
Social Worker VIP Elder Justice Program
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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
Dept: VIP Elder Justice
Supervisor: Program Director
Job Status: Full Time / 35hrs per week
Job Location: Hybrid in Office/ and Work from Home
Salary Range: $68k - $70k
Foundedin1980 NeighborhoodSelf HelpbyOlderPersonsProject(SHOPP)is anon-profit socialservice agencylocated intheBronxservingolderadultsandfamiliescaringforanillfrail ordisabledlovedone. SHOPPs mission is based on the philosophy of believe that older adultsare capable of helpingthemselves and helping others improve their capacity to deal with the physical emotional social and financial challenges they face as they age.
SHOPP has several service programs thatincludesCommunity Care Network Program (CCNP);VIPElder Justice;NYConnectsoftheBronx;Case Management & Friendly Visiting Program; Caregivers Program Lafayette Estates NORC Program; Older Adult Centers: Casa Boricua Leon Soundview and Guess.
The Neighborhood SHOPP Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Program focuses on alleviating
the effects of domestic violence and crime and prevent victimization to older Bronx and Manhattan
community district 12 residents. We believe that older adults should be in a safe environment and be
able to recognize and deal appropriately with threatening situations to minimize risk to themselves. The
Elder Justice Social worker will report directly to the Elder Justice Program Director and/or Assistant
Director. The position requires a Masters Degree in Social Work or a related field with a minimum of 1-2
years of experience working in a social service/non-profit setting. Knowledge of domestic violence
and/or older adult community-based services is addition the candidate must be
comfortable with public speaking conducting home visits multi-tasking team building critical thinking
empathy time management cultural competency and knowledge of using Microsoft office applications
while 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 the
supervisor the Elder Justice Social Worker is specifically responsible for the following:
Complete initial virtual phone assessments and develop safety plans for both Bronx and South
Elder 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 and
entitlement 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; provide
information and referral to other appropriate agencies as needed and identify community
resources for consultation and referral;
Attend periodic training and skill development workshops; participate in biweekly case
consultations and supervision conferences as assigned;
Complete various worker logs performance target outcome tracking and statistical reports in a
timely manner amongst other administrative requirements as assigned by a supervisor;
Participate in SHOPP staff training programs staff meetings Advisory Committee Meetings and
other meetings as assigned;
Work cross-collaboratively with other key SHOPP staff in efforts to maximize SHOPPs vision and
mission 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 the
Bronx/Manhattan District Attorneys Office NYC Aging Elderly Justice Services to ensure that
victims 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 Dental Insurance Employee Discount Flexible Spending Account Health Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off403(b) Retirement Plan Vision insurance.
ATTN: Tynisha Rodriguez - Chief Program Officer
The VIP Program is funded by the NYC Aging
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
