Social Worker (Bilingual in Russian/English) - Holocaust Survivor Former Soviet Union
About The Position
The Social Worker provides casework services and advocates for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program, serving Holocaust survivors from the Former Soviet Union. The role includes conducting intakes, connecting clients with information and referrals, helping them access benefits and entitlements, assessing their needs, developing and following up on care plans, and providing supportive counseling as needed. The Social Worker maintains case documentation and program statistics, communicates with clients and their support networks, participates in supervision and staff meetings, and helps facilitate social and recreational activities. The position may supervise social work students when applicable and requires adherence to organizational policies, mandatory training, and applicable regulatory and workplace standards. The work takes place in a business office environment and involves phone and computer use and travel via public transportation. The position may allow working from home two to three times per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Bilingual in Russian and English.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity.
- Ability to multitask and work independently with strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intakes and provide accurate information and referrals.
- Screen and assist clients with applications and recertifications for entitlements and benefits.
- Assess clients in their homes, hospitals, or other institutional settings as appropriate.
- Advocate for clients, arrange services, and develop, implement, and follow up on care plans.
- Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed.
- Maintain ongoing communication with clients, family members, and other relevant contacts.
- Maintain complete and accurate case notes in the program’s data system and prepare required case-file documentation within organizational time frames.
- Maintain and report statistics according to Selfhelp standards using the program’s data system and other record-keeping forms as needed.
- Participate in supervision and staff meetings and promptly share emergent issues with the supervisor.
- Facilitate and assist with social, recreational, and other group activities and events.
- Supervise social work students, if applicable.
- Complete annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner, including training on sexual harassment prevention, IT security awareness, compliance, OSHA, and HIPAA, as well as other training required by the organization.
- Support the organization’s mission by striving for excellence and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers.
- Follow organizational policies regarding absenteeism and appearance, as well as health and safety standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
