Social Worker 24 hour Temporary

Hebrew SeniorLife • Boston, MA

1d • $53,971 - $80,957 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The Part Time Social Worker is primarily responsible for providing trauma-informed, person-centered coordination of care and services for clients served by Hebrew SeniorLife’s (HSL) Center for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect (CPEAN). The Part Time Social Worker will also be responsible for assisting in maintaining relationships with CPEAN’s community partners and referral sources across Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts, as well as the sites and departments across the Hebrew SeniorLife organization supporting CPEAN’s efforts. The role is hands-on, with both micro-level and macro-level work. CPEAN provides safe shelter and services for seniors suffering from abuse, neglect or financial exploitation, and works to prevent elder abuse by increasing awareness and providing education. CPEAN operates the first and only emergency shelter program in Massachusetts exclusively for seniors, and is funded largely by philanthropy. The Part Time Social Worker is a fully on-site opportunity with primary office location in Roslindale, and expected routine travel to other HSL sites and non-HSL locations across the Greater Boston area.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience, including both direct care and case management and/or care coordination; experience working with survivors of trauma strongly
• Must have a Masters degree in social work.
• Must be either a former CPEAN MSW Intern or currently licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Must have knowledge of safety planning, trauma-informed services, and person-centered care/services, or willingness to learn through focused training opportunities.
• Must have a demonstrated passion for working with seniors; experience working with seniors from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds a plus.
• Ability to be self-directed and highly motivated, with a willingness to learn.
• Computer literacy; experience with Windows, Word, Power Point, Excel and Zoom.
• Must be able to travel by car to locations throughout Greater Boston and Eastern MA.

Nice To Haves

• LICSW preferred; LCSW considered if on path to LICSW and depending on relevant experience.
• Familiarity with the state Adult Protective Services system a plus.
• Experience working in a health care or congregate care setting a plus.
• Experience with data collection and tracking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized case management and supportive services coordination for CPEAN clients, in collaboration with referring agencies or other community partners as appropriate
• Assist with managing CPEAN’s elder abuse prevention phone line and email address, and timely follow up on any referrals or inquiries
• Perform intake, initial and ongoing assessment, and discharge planning utilizing specific person-centered, trauma-informed tools
• Create Supportive Services Plans (SSPs) for CPEAN clients, and track client progress and outcomes using aforementioned tools; monitor types and frequency of services utilized
• Work collaboratively with CPEAN staff members to provide supportive services directly to CPEAN clients as needed and dependent on qualifications and bandwidth; examples include - accompanying clients to appointments, assisting clients with completing benefit applications (paper and electronic), providing trauma-informed counseling, etc.
• If requested by CPEAN Program Director, conduct outreach to referral sources (including but not limited to protective service agencies, senior centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehab facilities, domestic violence shelters, homeless shelters, faith communities, etc.) to foster collaborative relationships, capture appropriate referrals, continuously improve referral/screening/ admission procedures, etc.
• Work collaboratively with Case Manager and Housing Placement Specialist to assess and address housing needs
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as responsibilities dictate.

What This Job Offers

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