Lead Social Worker - Park 79
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. The Lead Social Worker will work with older adults aged 62 years old and older at the Park 79 location, which offers affordable housing administered by HPD through the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments Program. The program provides case management services, information and referral services, supportive counseling, housing assistance and maintenance services, group work, community building activities, and crisis intervention for clients and their families. The Lead Social Worker is responsible for reporting to funders and stakeholders, maintaining collaboration with the Property Management team, overseeing a caseload of clients, conducting detailed assessments to determine client needs and eligibility for benefits and services, and engaging with clients to develop service plans and address emergent needs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or related field of study, or commensurate experience equaling a minimum of four years’ experience in the human services sector, required.
- LMSW or LCSW strongly preferred with at least 2 years’ relevant experience in social service.
- Experience working with older adult populations and families preferred.
- Bilingual Chinese or Spanish language fluency preferred.
- 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.
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 for mental and physical health needs and support, financial eligibility for benefits and entitlements; conduct home, office and community visits to address unmet needs.
- Implement constructive short and long-term interventions through counseling education about mental and physical health supports, long-term planning, housing maintenance, and benefits and community services eligibility.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
