Social Worker- Geriatric CareServing our Survivors
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60000 - 65000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ohel Childrens Home and Family Services is seeking a compassionate and highly qualified Social Worker to join our Geriatric Services this role you will provide essential one-on-one counseling to Holocaust survivors and their children who serve as caregivers to their elderly parents.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with Holocaust survivors and their children caregivers
- Assist clients in processing and unpacking vicarious trauma from their early childhood experiences
- Participate in co-facilitating online support groups for second-generation caregivers (2g) to navigate the complexities of caregiving for elderly parents
- Utilize a trauma-focused mindfulness-based psychodynamic positive psychology-informed and strengths-based approach in therapy
- Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique backgrounds and experiences of our clients
- Collaborate with clients to address issues related to geriatric care Alzheimers dementia and the impact on parent-child caregiver relationships
Requirements:
- MSW or LMSW with experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Be comfortable working through telehealth platforms and completing in-home visits to geriatric clients
- Fluent in Russian and possess a mindfulness-based understanding background (preferred)
- Trauma-informed counseling background
- Cultural competency and sensitivity to clients backgrounds
- Knowledge of geriatric care Alzheimers and dementia
This Full time hybrid position is based in the Greater New York City area.
Salary: $60000- $65000
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Since 1969, Ohel has provided a critical safety net of support and hope. Mental health counseling and residences. Older adult care. Residences and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Foster care placement. Trauma and bereavement services. Shelter for victims of d ... View more
