Aging-In-Place Community Social Worker

Presbyterian Senior Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 2-3 days per week

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Services (PSS) is seeking a NY Connects Social Worker to coordinate supportive services for older adults in Brooklyn. You will provide information on long-term care options, conduct eligibility screenings, and assist with enrollment in Medicaid, SNAP, and HEAP.

Home visits and client advocacy are key components of this role. The position emphasizes a strength-based, person-centered approach to help clients age in place, with flexible hours and potential remote work 2–3 days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree level education is required; Master's degree in social work preferred.
• English language proficiency required; bilingual candidates encouraged.
• Full-time hours from 9am-5pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
• Experience in health/human/social services, especially with older adults and disabilities.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Social Security, and NYC HRA is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide objective and unbiased information and assistance on long-term care options, services, and supports to community members, professionals, friends, neighbors, and caregivers.
• Conduct screenings and assessments to determine programmatic and financial eligibility for various programs, both over the phone and in-person.
• Assist with application and enrollment for publicly funded programs (e.g. Medicaid, SNAP, HEAP) and privately funded programs.
• Conduct home visits to homebound community members, aiding with applying for benefits and entitlements as deemed appropriate.
• Utilize a strength-based, person-centered approach to support aging in place, independence, and self-determination.
• Educate community members on benefits and entitlements to aid decision-making.
• Advocate for community members navigating governmental and community-based organizations.
• Support clients with care coordination through various life stages (e.g., return home from facilities).

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Crisis problem solving

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in social work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Presbyterian Senior Services (PSS) is seeking a NY Connects Social Worker to coordinate supportive services for older adults in Brooklyn. You will provide information on long-term care options, conduct eligibility screenings, and assist with enrollment in Medicaid, SNAP, and HEAP.

Home visits and client advocacy are key components of this role. The position emphasizes a strength-based, person-centered approach to help clients age in place, with flexible hours and potential remote work 2–3 days