Assessment Social Worker

DOROT, Inc. • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

DOROT is seeking an Assessment Social Worker to join their team. This role is responsible for conducting comprehensive home assessments of new and ongoing older adult participants. The primary goal is to identify supportive services offered by DOROT and community partners to enhance the well-being of older adults. The position also plays a key role in introducing older adults to DOROT's programs and assessing their suitability. The Constituent & Community Services (CCS) department provides a range of supportive services to assist older adults in aging in place and connecting to resources that help them thrive. The department supports a diverse group of older adults, ranging in age and mobility. Staff in CCS are consulted by colleagues throughout the agency as constituent needs arise. The CCS portfolio includes Case Assistance, Information & Referral, Kosher Meals at Home, Friendly Visiting, Home Assessments, and Synagogue Partnerships.

Requirements

• An LMSW or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Affinity for working with an older adult population
• Strong interpersonal, clinical, group facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion and sensitivity for DOROT’s mission
• Availability to work approximately 8 Sundays and/or work nights per year for programs or events; this includes up to four events that may not be within your regular scope of work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional social work experience, a plus
• Knowledge of local aging and community resources, a plus
• Experience working with volunteers, a plus
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar constituent management system/database a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments working independently in the community.
• Review program opportunities that support the older adult’s priorities and ability to meet program criteria.
• Provide short-term case assistance, information, referral, and advocacy to older adults and their caregivers following the assessment.
• Collaborate with the social work team and other staff to initiate the process for program participation.
• Collect, track, and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROTs’ online database; ensure accuracy and detail of records.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate one or more support or psychoeducational multi-session groups each year.
• Serve as the assigned social worker for a caseload of up to 20 Friendly Visiting matches, conducting quarterly check-ins and ad-hoc support to participating older adults and volunteers.
• Deliver case assistance to and conduct advocacy for older adults, their caregivers, volunteers, and other constituents, to help meet their needs.
• Provide Information & referral to those in need of support beyond our scope of work.
• Stay up to date on relevant issues that relate to aging in the community.
• Supervise both interns and office volunteers as needed.
• Represent DOROT at community outreach events, networking opportunities and conferences.
• This position requires use of public transportation for occasional visits to older adults’ homes. Travel expenses are covered by DOROT.
• Collect, track and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROT online database (Salesforce); this includes routine data entry and timely case note documentation.
• Information & Referral helpline coverage, special projects and other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• 20 days of vacation per year
• 10 paid Federal holidays
• Up to 13 paid Jewish holidays
• Early office closures on Fridays
• Fully paid Parental Leave
• Other generous Leave policies
• Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan immediately upon hire
• Discretionary quarterly contributions to eligible employees’ 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan after 2 years of service, with eligibility for increasing contributions for employees with more than 5 and more than 10 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level