Geriatric Social Worker (Great Neck) - Geriatric Social Worker Services

EAC Network•Village of Great Neck, NY

22h•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Geriatric Social Worker! Are you passionate about supporting the Senior Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time Geriatric Social Worker to join the Great Neck Geriatric Social Work Services Program.

Requirements

Masters degree in social work from an accredited school of Social Work required or Gerontology degree may be considered.
Must possess knowledge of Nassau County services and needs of the geriatric population.
Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of older Town of N. Hempstead residents.
Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software and ability to utilize a laptop computer necessary to perform work assignments.
Ability to speak at and/or facilitate meetings/seminars with large groups
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Fluency in English required
Must have access to automobile and possess valid NYS Driver's License and ability to drive to multiple sites within the Town of North Hempstead.

Nice To Haves

bi-lingual, Spanish, French/Creole, Farsi a plus

Responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive psychosocial assessment and develop a care plan to address unmet needs of older Town of North Hempstead residents to help them live safely in their own homes.
Complete screening for benefit/entitlement programs and assist with completing applications as needed.
Identify the need for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
Become proficient in the use of 311/Townstat service request system.
Develop & maintain client records, statistics and written reports in accordance with HIPAA guidelines & Project Independence requirements.
Attend and report to the regional community advisory committee(s) & assist with facilitating meetings.
Develop relationships with community services providers & provide education on Project Independence at libraries, schools, faith-based organizations, local merchant & senior citizen groups.
Assist the Department of Services for the Aging (DOSA) staff with community outreach for Project Independence.