Social Worker (Bilingual in Russian/English) - Holocaust Survivor Program Former Soviet Union

Job Board; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Board in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Community Worker for the Holocaust Survivor Program. The position provides casework services, advocates for clients, and conducts intakes to connect them with entitlements and benefits.

You will assess clients in home, hospital, or other settings, develop care plans, provide supportive counseling, and document in the program’s data system. Travel via public transport; potential to work from home 2–3 days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; MSW preferred.
• One year related experience and/or training.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity.
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework services and advocate for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program.
• Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits.
• Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate.
• Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans.
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate.
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and assist at social, recreational and other group activities and events.
• Supervise social work students (if applicable).
• Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

MSW preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Category: Community Worker- HSP

Requisition Number: SOCIA002222

• Posted : September 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA

Description

Position Summary : Provide casework services and advocate for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program.

• Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits
• Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate
• Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner
• Facilitate and assist at social, recreational and other group activities and events
• Supervise social work students (if applicable)
• Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards

Salary Range: $54,000 - $66,400 per year commensurate with experience and educational credentials.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree required; MSW Preferred
• One year related experience and/or training
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

• Business office environment with phone and computer use; travel via public transportation. This position may have the ability to work from home 2-3 times per week.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Microsoft Suite

Expert

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

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