Social Worker
About The Position
The Elder Abuse Prevention Social Worker / Case Manager helps safeguard vulnerable older adults experiencing physical, emotional, psychological, or financial abuse. Working in clients’ homes, in the office, and in community settings, the Social Worker evaluates needs, develops tailored safety and service plans, and provides supportive counseling. The role calls for clinical insight, cultural humility, and proficiency with electronic case management systems to support older adults’ autonomy and well-being. The Social Worker guides clients through crisis resolution and coordinates with protective services, legal advocates, and community resources to promote long-term stability and security. The role also includes benefits navigation, legal and agency advocacy, peer support group facilitation, documentation, community education, and participation in supervision, case conferences, and training.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), or an equivalent master’s-level degree in Gerontology, Psychology, Human Services, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience in individual and group counseling.
- Practical knowledge of counseling modalities such as Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to travel throughout New York City using public transportation for client home visits.
- Ability to independently navigate physical barriers in residential settings.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use web-based case management platforms for daily documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding and appreciation of diversity across race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual proficiency, for example in Spanish, Haitian-Creole, Russian, or Mandarin.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive in-home, in-office, and community assessments of older adults’ emotional, social, and physical needs related to abuse.
- Formulate and carry out multifaceted service plans and crisis safety plans.
- Provide supportive individual counseling to seniors, family members, or caregivers using evidence-based approaches, including Motivational Interviewing.
- Identify emergency cases and lead rapid crisis interventions.
- Screen clients for public benefits and help them secure and maintain benefits and services, including Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Cash Assistance, home care, Meals on Wheels, transportation, and emergency financial relief.
- Coordinate referrals to JASA Legal Services for Elder Justice and partner legal organizations, and connect clients with community health and social resources.
- Facilitate empowerment-oriented group counseling to reduce isolation, build community, and strengthen peer networks among older adults.
- Maintain thorough, timely, audit-ready electronic case notes and assessments in web-based databases in accordance with JASA and funder standards.
- Lead community education, prevention presentations, and professional outreach.
- Participate in weekly supervision, case conferences, and mandatory trainings.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with a choice of three plans at low cost.
- Dental coverage at low cost.
- Vision coverage at low cost.
- Employee Wellness Programs.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option.
- Employer-funded pension.
- Four weeks of vacation.
- Holidays, floating holidays, and sick days.
- Learning, clinical supervision, and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
