Geriatric Care Manager/Social Worker

Job description

<div><div><div><div><div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;line-height:115%;' data-pasted="true"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><u>Overview:</u></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white;'><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;">Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), a non-sectarian nonprofit founded in 1943, has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. We provide state-of-the-art programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year.</span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background:white;'><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33);"> </span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;line-height:115%;'><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;">We are seeking a Social Worker to join our Senior Services team as a full-time <strong>Geriatric Care Manager</strong>. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">This hybrid position is based out of our White Plains Headquarters and offers a meaningful opportunity to support older adults in maintaining dignity, independence, and quality of life. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); background: white;">Compensation ranges from $60,000 - $64,000 annually. </span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt;line-height:115%;'><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt;line-height:115%;'><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Responsibilities:</span></u></strong></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt;line-height:115%;'><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:</span></p><div style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: -1px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Assisting clients, both on-site and in their homes, to access support services, including entitlements, medical care, legal services, senior housing, educational and social programs in the community.</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Preparing and maintaining accurate records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Participating in agency committees and special projects, as needed.</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Engaging with the community by attending meetings with other agencies serving the elderly, as appropriate.</li></ul></div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-left:.25in;'><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt;'><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Requirements:</u></strong></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-left:9.0pt;text-indent:-9.0pt;'><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:</span></p><div style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: -1px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Masters Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited school. </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Strong organizational, communication, and case management skills.</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Commitment to supporting older adults and their families in a community-based setting.</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" data-pasted="true">Proficiency with computer skills </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></span></p></div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;"> </span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="color: black; background: white;">What WJCS has to offer you:</span></u></strong></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:justify;'><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: black;">In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package including:</span></p><div style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: -1px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Generous paid time off</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Disability and life insurance</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">On-Going Professional Training and Development</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Employee Assistance Program</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements</li></ul></div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;line-height:115%;'><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:center;'><strong><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;"> </span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:center;'><strong><span style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'> </span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:center;'><strong><span style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'> </span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:13px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;text-align:center;'><strong><span style='font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'>WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</span></strong></p></div></div></div></div></div>