Holocaust Survivor Care Social Worker — Hybrid Role

Selfhelp Community Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Selfhelp Community Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Community Worker for the Holocaust Survivor Program. This full-time role requires conducting intakes, providing referrals, and supporting clients in home or care settings.

The position features hybrid work, with some remote allowances. You will advocate for entitlements, assist with applications, maintain detailed case notes, and participate in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MSW preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and listening skills; customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and provide information and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits.
• Assess clients in home, hospital or other settings as appropriate.
• Advocate for clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans.
• Provide supportive counseling and maintain case notes.
• Maintain statistics and prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner.
• Supervise social work students (if applicable).
• Complete annual mandatory trainings (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA, IT Security) and other trainings as required.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Listening

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Selfhelp Community Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Community Worker for the Holocaust Survivor Program. This full-time role requires conducting intakes, providing referrals, and supporting clients in home or care settings.

The position features hybrid work, with some remote allowances. You will advocate for entitlements, assist with applications, maintain detailed case notes, and participate in supervision.