Senior Elder Justice Specialist

RiverSpring; 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 Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice at Riverspringhealth is seeking a Senior Elder Justice Specialist for a full-time role. This position entails advocacy with district attorneys, case management, and conducting safety assessments for clients, ensuring a trauma-informed, client-centered approach.

The ideal candidate will have an LMSW or LCSW certification and experience in geriatrics or elder abuse cases. An annual salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 comes with health insurance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatrics, elder abuse, and domestic violence is preferred.
• Understanding of basic computer systems for managing case records is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intake process and case management for all clients.
• Advocate with legal and social service agencies.
• Conduct client-centered safety assessments.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Proficiency in other languages

Education

LMSW or LCSW

Job description

The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice

At the Hebrew Home at Riverdale

Senior Elder Justice Specialist - Immediate Full Time Opportunity

Reports to: Director and Managing Attorney

Hours: Full Time (M – F, 9 am – 5 pm)

Position Overview

The Elder Justice Specialist will assist the Weinberg team in the intake process, admissions, case management, discharge plans, and safety plans for all clients. They will be actively advocating with the district attorneys’ offices, family, criminal, housing court and supreme court personnel and judges, NYPD, NYCHA, private and community guardian programs, and other social service agencies as well as testify in court hearings as needed. The EJS will collaborate with the Public Health Specialist, Program Assistant and Assistant Director to complete grant reports in a timely manner and will also manage the administration, collection and follow‑up of all safety assessments completed with RiverSpring Living admissions, while working collaboratively with care teams.

Essential Job Functions, Knowledge and Skills

• Learn and integrate a trauma‑informed, client‑centered approach, using an anti‑oppressive lens, into your work with residents.
• Conduct client‑centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to the individual’s needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive listening.
• Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and well organized.
• 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.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend hours 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)