Per Diem Social Worker

PSS•New York, NY

About The Position

PSS is hiring a Per Diem Social Worker to coordinate supportive services for community members in the communities it serves. The role helps residents remain independent, active, and thriving in their homes and communities. This is a part-time, non-exempt contract position reporting directly to the Director of Community Social Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
Strong program management skills.
Experience working with older adults.
Superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Availability, dependability, and willingness to be flexible.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and think strategically.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work preferred.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advocacy, support, and general case assistance to center members, including conducting intakes and making referrals.
Collaborate with local agencies and service providers to support center members and connect them with resources.
Coordinate with center staff on member support services and scheduling new intakes.
Educate center members about benefits, application procedures, and clients’ rights, and provide advocacy and follow-up as appropriate.
Document community-member engagements in detailed case notes in the Peerplace database.
Accurately and promptly enter service units into Peerplace, including units for Telephone Reassurance and Friendly Visiting.
Coordinate with Silver Star Worker(s) on service reporting and documentation.
Help community members build informal support networks with neighborhood residents, family, and friends.
Promote the agency, Telephone Reassurance, and Friendly Visiting through outreach, community events, and neighborhood engagement.
Communicate promptly with the supervisor and other staff and meet required deadlines.
Pursue opportunities for professional growth and development.
Comply with PSS personnel policy guidelines.
Attend supervision, team, and department meetings.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.