Assessment Social Worker

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct in-home assessments working independently in the community. This includes:
Review program opportunities that support the older adult’s priorities and ability to meet program criteria.
Provide short-term case assistance, information, referral, and advocacy to older adults and their caregivers following the assessment.
Collaborate with the social work team and other staff to initiate the process for program participation(s).
Collect, track, and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROTs’ online database; ensure accuracy and detail of records.
Facilitate or co-facilitate one or more support or psychoeducational multi-session groups each year.
Serve as the assigned social worker for a caseload of up to 20 Friendly Visiting matches, conducting quarterly check-ins and ad-hoc support to participating older adults and volunteers.
Deliver case assistance to and conduct advocacy for older adults, their caregivers, volunteers, and other constituents, to help meet their needs.
Provide Information & referral to those in need of support beyond our scope of work.
Stay up to date on relevant issues that relate to aging in the community.
Supervise both interns and office volunteers as needed.
Represent DOROT at community outreach events, networking opportunities and conferences.
This position requires use of public transportation for occasional visits to older adults’ homes. Travel expenses are covered by DOROT.
Collect, track 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, special projects and other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

An LMSW or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Affinity for working with an older adult population
Previous professional social work experience, a plus
Strong interpersonal, clinical, group facilitation, and presentation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively
Passion and sensitivity for DOROT’s mission
Knowledge of local aging and community resources, a plus
Experience working with volunteers, a plus
Availability to work approximately 8 Sundays and/or work nights per year for programs or events; this includes up to four events that may not be within your regular scope of work
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or a similar constituent management system/database a plus