Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
Job description
- Responsible for and participates in service delivery components of the Home Sharing & Respite Care Programs, follow-up, outreach, entitlements and benefits assistance, advocacy, etc.
- Conducts home visits, Host/Guest/HHA interviews, scheduling, evaluations, case management, crisis intervention and follow-up services for clients
- Assesses and matches of clients with appropriate Home Sharing sharemates or home care workers and provides extensive follow-up
- Handles intakes for new clients for the Home Sharing & Respite Care Programs
- Prepares and maintains client and Home Attendant files and case notes
- Verifies all references for Home Sharing & Respite Care applicants and records verifications
- Prepares all required reports on a timely basis
- Refers clients as necessary to appropriate program related governmental entitlements and/or social service programs
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with Program Director as well as appropriate City and State agencies and community organizations
- Insures implementation of procedures and policies
- Other tasks as assigned
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road