Community Guardian Social Worker | Advocacy & Care

Jewish Association For Services For The Aged; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

EAP

Job summary

Jewish Association For Services For The Aged is seeking a Social Worker for the Community Guardian Program in New York City. The role supports vulnerable adults under guardianship, coordinating services and ensuring safety, rights, and independence.

The position requires an MSW or equivalent, strong communication, and manual dexterity with databases. It involves travel across NYC and occasional after-hours coverage to handle emergencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in social work or equivalent.
• Strong written communication, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to learn and operate relevant software systems/databases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned cases and assess client needs.
• Coordinate social services and advocate for guardianship clients.
• Conduct home visits and monitor client safety and independence.
• Maintain accurate case records and utilize databases for documentation.

Skills

Written communication

Documentation

Recordkeeping

Education

MSW

Tools

HRA database

JASA database

Job description

Jewish Association For Services For The Aged is seeking a Social Worker for the Community Guardian Program in New York City. The role supports vulnerable adults under guardianship, coordinating services and ensuring safety, rights, and independence.

The position requires an MSW or equivalent, strong communication, and manual dexterity with databases. It involves travel across NYC and occasional after-hours coverage to handle emergencies.