Geriatric Social Worker: Case Manager for Senior Citizens

Position Summary:

Case Manager will work with older adult population and their families/ caregivers to manage all needs of their case
Social Worker will conduct regular home assessments/ home visits
Social Worker will do screenings for all intake calls that come through the Senior Division
Social Worker should provide information and referrals to seniors and caregivers
Social Worker should research/ update local resource lists that could provide helpful to clients
Social Worker should screen clients for depression/anxiety and drug abuse; as needed
Required to attend weekly review meetings, supervision and case management meetings
Social Worker must document all case entries in a timely manner (within 3 days)
Social Worker is responsible for assisting the team in meeting deliverables and tracking progress
Social Worker will assist in day-to-day operations of the older adult center as needed
Social Worker must be able to track all contacts with clients in our data management systems- Peerplace, AWARDS and Google sheets
Social Worker will assist in maintain and updating senior visiting list and senior food distribution lists
Other tasks and projects, as needed

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to create a treatment plan for clients and adjust that treatment plan as needed
Must assist in helping to meet and track annual grant deliverables
Interface well with seniors, caregivers and others
Cooperates with other departments at SBH and other local organizations
Builds connections with the broader community, resources and other mental health professionals
Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on their training

Skill and Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree required
MSW, MHC or comparable master’s degree preferred
Experience with the geriatric population preferred
Familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish community preferred
Adherent to NYS Professional Standards