Per Diem Social Worker: Community Advocacy & Support

PSS; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

PSS in New York City is seeking a Per Diem Social Worker to coordinate supportive services for residents in one of its centers. This part-time, non-exempt contract role reports to the Director of Community Social Services and focuses on helping individuals stay independent and engaged at home and in the community.

Responsibilities include intake, referrals, advocacy, collaboration with local agencies, client education on benefits, case documentation in Peerplace, outreach, and participation in

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (Master’s preferred)
• Strong Program Management Skills
• Experience working with older adults
• Superior Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
• Superior communication skills (written and oral)
• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) highly preferred

Responsabilidades

• Provide advocacy, support, and general case assistance services, including the conducting of intakes and making referrals, to all members of the center.
• Collaborate with other agencies and service providers in the local community, to best support center members and access resources.
• Collaborate with center staff to strategize for how best to coordinate support services for members and schedule new intakes.
• Educate center members on benefits, application procedures, clients’ rights, and provide advocacy and follow up when appropriate.
• Document engagements with community members in detailed case notes within the Peerplace database.
• Report accurately and timely the units entered into Peerplace, as well as entering units for Telephone Reassurance and Friendly Visiting.
• Coordinate with the Silver Star Worker(s) to ensure smooth reporting and documentation of services provided.
• Help community members build informal support networks with other neighborhood residents, families, and friends.
• Promote the agency, as well as Telephone Reassurance and Friendly Visiting services by performing outreach, participating in community events, and engaging community members in the neighborhood.
• Communicate with supervisor and other staff in a timely fashion and meet all required deadlines.
• Actively pursue and take full advantage of opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comply with PSS personnel policy guidelines.
• Attend Supervision, Team, and Department Meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Conocimientos

Program Management Skills

Experience with older adults

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s preferred

Descripción del empleo

PSS in New York City is seeking a Per Diem Social Worker to coordinate supportive services for residents in one of its centers. This part-time, non-exempt contract role reports to the Director of Community Social Services and focuses on helping individuals stay independent and engaged at home and in the community.

Responsibilities include intake, referrals, advocacy, collaboration with local agencies, client education on benefits, case documentation in Peerplace, outreach, and participation in