Aging Services Case Manager (West 88 St OAC)

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside is seeking a Case Manager to support seniors in living independently in New York City. You will work with residents, families, and support systems to connect them with benefits and services that promote health, safety, and meaning.

The role involves helping with applications for Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care, SNAP, HEAP, and connecting to medical, in-home, and legal resources. 35 hours per week with a salary in the range shown.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized services to help seniors live independently.
• Assist with applications and recertifications for benefits (Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care, SNAP, HEAP).
• Make friendly visits, home visits, and telephone reassurance calls.

Job description

Organization Overview:

Goddard Riverside is a non-profit, multi-service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth and aging New Yorkers. We operate community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational. Our vibrant Older Adult Center helps older members of the community live life to the fullest by providing case assistance, support services, and activities to more than 3,000 center members. Birthday, holiday parties, and other social events strengthen the sense of community. Our hot lunches provide vital nutrition support at an affordable price. Our seniors are actively involved in the center, so services and activities reflect their needs and interests.

Position Summary

The Case Manager provides individualized services to enable seniors to live independently. The Case Manager works with residents, their families, and support systems to access any additional services that promote healthy, safe, and meaningful lives. Specific services include assistance with applications and recertifications for benefits, including Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care, SNAP, HEAP, accessing Food Resources, referrals and providing connections to medical care, in-home care, and legal services. The Case Manager also provides friendly visits, home visits, and telephone reassurance calls.

Schedule:

35 hours per week

Salary Range:

$47,114.17-$51,459.66

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.