Social Worker

92nd Street Y; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Himan Brown Program at 92nd Street Y seeks a dedicated Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, care coordination, and resource navigation for about 650 older adults on the Upper East Side. With an MSW and current licensure, you will lead counseling, group facilitation, program development, and supervise interns while expanding services to reduce isolation and enhance member well-being.

The role is 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 9:00am-6:00pm, with compensation in the $60k–$70k range,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school and current licensure.
• SIFI Certificate and/or willingness to become a SIFI supervisor.
• Strong understanding of psychosocial issues affecting older adults.
• Experience facilitating groups and coordinating programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling, advocacy, information, and referrals for members.
• Monitor member well-being and engage with community resources and long-term supports.
• Welcome and orient new members, support recruitment and retention.
• Facilitate support, bereavement, and discussion groups.
• Develop educational programs and lectures on topics for older adults.
• Supervise social work interns and student volunteers.
• Coordinate and expand the Social Rx program for older adults on the Upper East Side.
• Collaborate with colleagues to build volunteer initiatives and strengthen community resources.
• Assist with day-to-day operations and contribute to new program initiatives.

Skills

Counseling

Group facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Program development

Volunteer supervision

Education

MSW (Master's in Social Work)

Licensure

Tools

Video conferencing

Job description

The Himan Brown Program is a vibrant community of approximately 650 older adults that fosters intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being through lifelong learning, wellness, and meaningful engagement. The Social Worker supports many aspects of the program and its members, working collaboratively with the Director of the Himan Brown Program and program staff to promote member well-being, strengthen community connections, and enhance the overall member experience. This position provides psychosocial support, care coordination, and resource navigation; helps welcome and engage new members; develops educational and support programming; supervises social work interns; and collaborates on initiatives that promote healthy aging, reduce social isolation, and expand services for older adults.

• Provide supportive counseling, advocacy, information, and referrals for members.
• Monitor member well-being and engagement, identifying needs and connecting members with appropriate community resources and long-term supports.
• Welcome and orient new members, oversee prospective member trial visits, and support member recruitment and retention.
• Facilitate support, bereavement, and discussion groups.
• Develop educational programs and lectures on topics relevant to older adults, including benefits, entitlements, wellness, and community resources.
• Support member committees, including the New Member, Sunshine, and Social Action Committees.
• Partner with the Connection Specialist to coordinate and expand the Social Rx program, serving older adults on the Upper East Side by reducing social isolation, fostering meaningful social connections, and connecting participants with community resources and opportunities for engagement.
• Supervise social work interns and student volunteers and collaborate with colleagues to develop volunteer initiatives.
• Build relationships with community organizations and service providers to strengthen resources available to members.
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Himan Brown Program and contribute to new initiatives as departmental needs evolve.
• Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work and current licensure required.
• SIFI Certificate and/or willingness to become a SIFI supervisor.
• service setting.
• Strong understanding of psychosocial issues affecting older adults.
• Knowledge of community resources, benefits, entitlements, and referral networks.
• Experience facilitating groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a compassionate, member-centered approach.
• Comfortable using technology and providing basic technical support to older adults participating in virtual programming.

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 900am - 600pm with a 1-hour unpaid meal break.

Compensation Range

$60,000-$70,000

The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.