Synagogue Partnership Social Worker

DOROT, Inc. • New York, NY

29d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

DOROT is seeking a Synagogue Partnership Social Worker to serve as a vital link between DOROT and the Jewish community. This role will ensure that synagogues and older adult congregants have access to and benefit from DOROT’s expertise, social work model, and programming. The Social Worker will help deepen existing relationships and foster partnerships with new synagogues. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, confident, and creative team member with strong individual and group clinical skills, the ability to gain trust and cooperation from synagogue staff, lay leaders, and members, and experience in cultivating relationships through community building activities.

Requirements

• LMSW or Licensed Mental Health Clinician required
• A minimum of 4 years of professional relevant work experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of and experience with issues and resources that relate to and help meet the needs of older adults and caregivers, particularly in New York City
• Fundamental understanding of how professional and lay synagogue leaders’ function and support congregants and other constituents
• A self-starter who takes initiative and has a successful track record in working both independently and as part of a team
• Passion and sensitivity for DOROT’s Mission and the particular needs of Manhattan’s Jewish communities
• Strong interpersonal, clinical, group facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or a similar constituent management system/database and experience with Canva a plus
• This position requires use of public transportation for occasional visits to older adults’ homes. Travel expenses are covered by DOROT.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with volunteers a plus

Responsibilities

• Be a vital member of a two-person team supporting upwards of 250 older adults annually in one-time and ongoing interactions.
• Conduct outreach calls and home visits to older adults and caregivers and provide support to members of each synagogue based on their unique needs. This includes but is not limited to: completing comprehensive psycho-social assessments and providing case assistance, supportive counseling, and information and referrals to DOROT programs and other community services.
• Serve as a liaison to nine synagogue partners, working in collaboration with the Manager of Synagogue Partnerships Program on promoting awareness of DOROT, creating program opportunities, and strategic growth.
• Carry a caseload of at a minimum of 20 Friendly Visiting matches between older adult synagogue congregants and volunteer friendly visitors.
• Work with rabbis, synagogue staff, and lay leaders on issues related to older adults and caregivers.
• Stay up to date on relevant issues that relate to aging in the community.
• Collaborate with the Manager of SPP on presentations to synagogue communities related to aging, social isolation, and other topics relevant to older adults and caregivers.
• Lead or co-lead support groups on issues of social isolation, bereavement, caregiving, and other relevant topics.
• Support lay leaders in synagogue caring committees.
• Enter and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROTs’ online database (Salesforce); this includes routine data entry and timely case note documentation.
• Information & Referral helpline coverage, as needed.
• Representing DOROT at community outreach events, networking opportunities, conferences, and synagogue events.
• Collaborating with peers and other departments to enhance the agency’s overall goals and impact.
• Assisting with writing, developing, and distributing materials to promote the SPP.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous time off (20 days of vacation per year, 10 paid Federal holidays, up to 13 paid Jewish holidays, early office closures on Fridays)
• Fully paid Parental Leave
• Other generous Leave policies
• Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and more
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan immediately upon hire
• Discretionary quarterly contributions to eligible employees’ 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan after 2 years of service, with increasing contributions for employees with more than 5 and more than 10 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed