Geriatric Social Worker – Aging in Place & Housing Support

FIND AID FOR THE AGED INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Project FIND is a NYC-based nonprofit organization serving older adults. The Social Worker will conduct assessments, develop goal-oriented service plans, and provide case management, counseling, and housing assistance for clients aged 62+.

This role involves collaboration with housing staff, group work facilitation, and outreach to increase access to benefits and entitlements. The position emphasizes independent and team work, confidentiality, and providing crisis intervention when needed, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required.
• MSW/LMSW preferred with at least 2 years relevant experience in social services; knowledge of benefits and entitlements a plus.
• Experience working with older adult populations and families preferred.
• Bilingual language Spanish fluency preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation required.
• Time management skills to coordinate multiple responsibilities and services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in both a home and office environment.
• Maintain client and agency confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessment screening, assessing mental and physical health needs and supports, and financial eligibility for benefits and entitlements; conduct home, office and community visits to address unmet needs.
• Implement constructive short and long-term interventions through counseling, education about counseling and physical health supports, long-term planning, and assistance with benefits and entitlements.
• Provide orientation, support, and services necessary to assist tenants to remain permanently housed in a safe environment.
• In collaboration with Property Management, assist with income affidavits, housing applications and recertifications and assist in collecting rent as needed.
• Develop and create training events to educate clients on topics that can help support them in their daily lives (e.g., self-care, health and wellness, legal planning).
• Lead one or more support groups, providing emotional support and psychoeducation about various issues related to aging in place, health and wellness, and self-care.
• Develop and create internal and external community building events and opportunities to facilitate activity and socialization that can help support clients’ ongoing wellness and quality of life.
• Provide conflict resolution and engage in tenant concerns in matters requiring enhanced intervention.
• Provide timely documentation and maintenance of client files and progress notes.
• May provide supervision, training, and support to paraprofessional staff, including students.
• Perform other related tasks as requested or assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

MSW/LMSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project FIND is a NYC-based nonprofit organization serving older adults. The Social Worker will conduct assessments, develop goal-oriented service plans, and provide case management, counseling, and housing assistance for clients aged 62+.

This role involves collaboration with housing staff, group work facilitation, and outreach to increase access to benefits and entitlements. The position emphasizes independent and team work, confidentiality, and providing crisis intervention when needed, with