Case Manager - Village View NORC (64125)

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

University Settlement Society Of New York is seeking a part-time Social Worker for the LEARN Older Adults Programs in Manhattan. Located at 175 East 4th Street, NY 10009, the role supports seniors through assessments, care coordination, and community outreach.

The candidate will collaborate with Village View residents, health partners, and our team; bilingual ability in English and another language is required (Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Cantonese, or Mandarin).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MSW preferred.
• Bilingual English and Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Cantonese or Mandarin required.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with older adults preferred.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse community and as part of a team.
• Crisis intervention, prevention and resolution skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct assessments, referrals, home visits, develop case plans.
• Coordinate health and care management for shareholders.
• Establish strong relationships with outside agencies for program collaboration.
• Create monthly calendar of events, schedule presentations and activities.
• Oversee outreach to Village View residents.
• Meet with shareholders and board on a regular basis to seek input and feedback.
• Meet with Supervisor weekly, attend professional development trainings.
• Other duties as requested by Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Engaging diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

MSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 175 East 4th Street - New York, NY 10009, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $28.58 - $30.86 Hourly, University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.

Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

The LEARN Older Adults Programs, serving Manhattan’s Lower East Side, offer a robust menu of services to a diverse population of older adults aged 60 and older. The multi-service programs provide case assistance, meals, health and wellness activities, and recreational and educational activities. Under new funding with the Village View Housing Corporation, we are expanding our services and adding a NORC program, and are seeking a part-time Social Worker. This position will be located at 175 East 4th Street, New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct assessments, referrals, home visits, develop case plans
• Coordinate health and care management for shareholders
• Establish strong relationships with outside agencies for program collaboration
• Create monthly calendar of events, schedule presentations and activities
• Oversee outreach to Village View residents
• Meet with shareholders and board on a regular basis to seek input and feedback
• Meet with Supervisor weekly, attend professional development trainings
• Other duties as requested by Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MSW preferred
• Bilingual in English and Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Cantonese, OR Mandarin required
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
• Prior experience working with older adults preferred
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse community and as part of a team
• ability to be creative and flexible when outreaching and engaging Village View residents
• Crisis intervention, prevention, and resolution skills strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to engage hard-to-reach populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Publisher

Work Schedule

Part time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 17 hours per week

We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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