Senior Elder Justice Specialist

RiverSpring Services Corp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Weinberg Center for Elder Justice at The Hebrew Home at Riverdale is seeking a Senior Elder Justice Specialist / Social Worker for an immediate full-time role in New York City. The role focuses on trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, and comprehensive case management for older adults.

Required LMSW or LCSW. Experience in geriatrics or elder mistreatment is preferred. Annual salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed, client-centered approach in elder justice work.
• Crisis intervention and case management for adult clients.
• Ability to provide trainings and support to professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 trauma-informed counseling and advocacy.
• Manage caseload and develop safety plans for clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to complete grant reports.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Crisis intervention

Case management

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

LMSW or LCSW

Job description

The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice

At the Hebrew Home at Riverdale

Senior Elder Justice Specialist / Social Worker - Immediate Full Time Opportunity

Reports to: Director

Hours: Full Time (M – F, 9 am – 5 pm)

Join our team at The Weinberg Center for Elder Justice!

The Weinberg Center for Elder Justice offers comprehensive elder justice services throughout New York City and Westchester County. Our services include:

• Safe, short-term safe haven within a skilled-nursing facility
• Case management, psychosocial counseling and legal services for older adults
• Professional consultation helpline and brief client support on elder justice issues
• Program development and professional trainings on elder mistreatment and trauma-informed care

The Senior Elder Justice Specialist will carry a small caseload of clients and will provide 1:1 trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, and case management for these individuals. They will work collaboratively with the Weinberg team in developing trauma-informed plans of care and safety plans for all clients. They will be actively advocating on behalf of clients within systems of care. The Senior Elder Justice Specialist will collaborate with the Public Health Specialist, Program Assistant and Assistant Director to complete grant reports in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions, Knowledge And Skills

• Integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
• Conduct client centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to the individual’s needs.
• Develop and give trainings for professionals about all aspects of elder mistreatment and trauma-informed care
• Provide crisis intervention, case management, and supportive counseling for Weinberg clients.
• Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort presenting information to large groups of professionals
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to attorneys, social workers, doctors, nurses, dieticians, etc.
• Proficiency in language other than English helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• LMSW or LCSW required.
• Experience preferred in geriatrics, elder abuse, health care, domestic violence, and program development.

Compensation

• Annual Salary: $80,000–$90,000
• Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Please submit Resume with Cover Letter

For more information please visit: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)