Lead Social Worker - Park 79

Project Find•New York, NY

1d•$33 - $36

About The Position

Project FIND’s mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless older adults with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four senior centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless. For all these men and women, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living. Please visit our website at: www.projectfind.org. Job Summary: The Lead Social Worker will work with older adults at the Park 79 location. The program provides case management services, information, referrals, counseling, housing assistance, group work and crisis intervention for clients and their families. The Lead Social Worker is responsible for conducting detailed assessments to determine client needs and eligibility for services and engaging with clients to develop a service plan.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work required. LMSW or LCSW strongly preferred with at least 2 years relevant experience in social services; assistance with benefits a plus.
Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation required.
Time management skills to coordinate multiple responsibilities and services.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in both a home and office environment.
Maintain client and agency confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately with other team members, community agencies, and clients with diverse opinions, values, characteristics, and cultures.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with older adult populations and families preferred.
Bilingual language Chinese or Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide conflict resolution and engage in tenant concerns in matters requiring enhanced intervention.
Responsible for any monthly, quarterly, and any other type of reporting requested of the program by its funder and/or organization.
Oversee staff scheduling and ensure staff maintain a presence at the residence during business hours.
Interface with the Property Management team to reconcile outstanding items, and to resolve ongoing concerns or issues related to residence, including both tenant and facility concerns and issues.
Conduct intake and assessment screening, assessing mental and physical health needs and supports, and financial eligibility for benefits, entitlements, conduct home and office and community visits to address unmet needs.
Implement constructive short and long-term interventions through counseling education about counseling supports, long-term planning, and assistance with benefits.
Develop and create internal and external community building events and opportunities to facilitate activity and socialization that can help support clients’ ongoing wellness and quality of life.
Lead one or more support groups, providing emotional support and psychoeducation about various issues related to self-care, health and wellness, legal planning, and aging in place.
Provide timely documentation and maintenance of client files and progress notes.
Perform other related tasks as requested or assigned.