Intake Worker Elder Justice Program

Bronx, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 58000 - 62000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE NEIGHBORHOOD SELF HELP BY OLDER PERSONS PROJECT INC.

975 KELLY STREET SUITE 401 BRONX NEW YORK 10459-3477

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Job Title: Intake Worker - Elder Justice Program

Supervisor: Program Director

Job Status: Full Time / 35hrs per week

Job Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

Salary Range: $58000- $62000 - Non-Exempt

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 Café Case Management with Friendly Visiting Elder Justice Caregiver Support Program and NY Connects. SHOPPsmissionis to enhance the strength and resilience of individuals regardless of age or ability through innovative programs and support services.

The Neighborhood SHOPP Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Program focuses on alleviating the effects of domestic violence 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 Intake Worker will report directly to the Elder Justice Program Director and/or Assistant Director.

The position requires a Bachelors 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 reporting to alternate sites 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 the Elder Justice Intake Worker is specifically responsible for the following:

Determine preliminary eligibility and complete intake along with preliminary assessments on victims seeking information support and services;
Initiate Supportive Counseling at time of Intake for self-referrals;
Provide information and referral to victims or professionals of other internal/external programs;
Assist social workers with follow-up calls for telephone reassurance;
Support training peers/interns;
Provide Program Director/Assisted Director with completed intake and screening reports;
Complete and Monitor CD tracker and Referral Link;
Maintain complete and well-written client case records;
Complete various worker logs performance target outcome tracking and statistical reports in a timely manner amongst other administrative requirements as assigned by a supervisor;
Involvement in a supervisory relationship with the PD/AD and accept peer-to-peer supervision;
Work cross-collaboratively with other key SHOPP staff in efforts to maximize SHOPPs vision and

mission in serving the community;

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;
Adhere to NYC Aging and other relevant government guidelines regulations procedures and compliance expectations;
Assist with annual outreach plan to promote Elder Justice program and other SHOPP services in the community social media community boards etc.;
Conduct Elder Abuse Community Prevention workshops and presentations when needed as a back-up to the team;
Identify and maintain collaborative relationships in Elder Justice network;
Coordinate and collaborate with Outreach worker to develop innovative program promotion ideas etc.;
Participate in events/conferences during off-hours (after 5 pm) or assist with tabling during community fairs during weekends when needed;
Attend periodic City Council meetings during off hours as assigned;
Report to assigned alternative office location as assigned by supervisor;
Attend periodic training and skill development workshops;
Participate in SHOPP staff training programs staff meetings and other meetings as assigned;
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

Senior IC

THE NEIGHBORHOOD SELF HELP BY OLDER PERSONS PROJECT INC.975 KELLY STREET SUITE 401 BRONX NEW YORK 10459-3477Tel: Email:Job Title: Intake Worker - Elder Justice ProgramSupervisor: Program DirectorJob Status: Full Time / 35hrs per weekJob Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office)Salary Range: $58000- $62...