Geriatric In-Home Social Worker at Paine Senior Services

Riverwalkertalent • Cambridge, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Paine Senior Services is seeking a Geriatric In-Home Social Worker to provide clinical support, advocacy, and case management to older adults and their families. This full-time, hybrid role involves a combination of in-home visits, office-based work, and remote work. The position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the Executive Director, who is also a social worker, and to make a significant impact in the lives of older adults in Cambridge. The role emphasizes building rapport and trust with clients, managing an independent schedule, and collaborating with community partners.

Requirements

• LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or MSW candidate with a clear plan toward licensure under supervision is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social work, case management, or other relevant fields.
• Experienced serving older adults and their families/caregivers, with knowledge of aging-related issues and resources (or a drive to learn).
• Skilled at evaluating needs and matching clients to the right supports.
• Comfortable responding to changing situations and coordinating care across families, medical providers, and government benefits.
• Able to work autonomously within a small Cambridge nonprofit — managing your own time, travel, and caseload — while recognizing when clinical consultation is needed.
• Grounded and able to set and maintain professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, or Vietnamese.
• Experience with in-home case management work.
• Experience in a small-agency setting where staff wear multiple hats.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of approximately 15–25 clients, delivering advanced case management and high-quality casework.
• Provide emotional support to older adults, their families, and caregivers, grounded in strong clinical judgment and respect for client autonomy.
• Conduct regular in-home visits, supplemented by other modes of contact.
• Advocate for clients to secure resources, including medical advocacy, benefits, and insurance navigation, by collaborating with community partners and providers.
• Assess needs, make timely referrals, and connect clients to the best available resources.
• Represent Paine in community collaborations such as Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, protective services, and caregiver coordination.
• Maintain accurate client records and data entry.
• Provide timely and accurate billing information to the Executive Director and follow billing procedures.
• Cross-train on Executive Director responsibilities to provide caseload coverage during the ED's absence.

Benefits

• Compensation: $70,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience, plus 3% annual increases and periodic end-of-year bonuses.
• Health insurance: Paine pays 100% of the premium for individual coverage.
• Dental insurance: Individual dental coverage, fully paid by Paine.
• Life and disability insurance: Provided by Paine.
• Retirement: After one year of continuous employment, eligible for a pension with an 11% company contribution. A pre-tax 403(b) option is also available.
• Paid time off: Vacation (3-5 weeks/year based on tenure), sick leave (accrues at one day per month), 3 personal days each year, and paid holidays.
• Professional development: Funding for training to maintain licensure.
• No on-call or after-hours crisis expectations.
• Small, collaborative team and direct partnership with the Executive Director.

What This Job Offers

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