Social Worker / Geriatric Care Manager

JARVIE PROGRAM LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development and CEU

Ongoing training

Mentorship

Job summary

JARVIE PROGRAM LLC seeks a compassionate Social Worker / Geriatric Care Manager to help seniors live with dignity and independence. You will conduct in-home visits, coordinate benefits, and advocate within healthcare and social services, combining field work with administrative duties from Queens, NY.

Ideal candidates hold an LMSW or LCSW, have experience with older adults, and are adept at documentation, scheduling, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve client outcomes.

Qualifications

• LMSW or LCSW license is required.
• Experience with older adults, care management, or related human services fields.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, senior housing, and community-based services.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care management and ongoing support to older adults living in the community.
• Conduct regular in-home visits and assessments in your assigned territory.
• Advocate for clients and help them navigate healthcare, housing, financial, and social service systems.
• Assist clients in accessing benefits, entitlements, and community resources.
• Develop individualized service plans and monitor client progress.
• Collaborate with family members, healthcare providers, and other members of the client’s support network.
• Maintain timely and accurate case documentation.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and case conferences.
• Contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Advocacy

Organizational skills

Documentation

Time management

Independent work

Education

LMSW or LCSW

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Help Seniors Age with Dignity and Independence

For more than 100 years, our organization has been dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. Through a unique private endowment established in 1925, we provide financial assistance, care management, advocacy, and personalized social work services that help seniors remain safe, independent, and connected to their communities.

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and self-motivated Social Worker / Geriatric Care Manager to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who is passionate about working with older adults, enjoys building meaningful relationships, working independently in the field, and collaborating with an experienced and supportive team.

What You'll Do

As a member of our care management team, you will:

• Provide comprehensive care management and ongoing support to older adults living in the community
• Conduct regular in-home visits and assessments throughout your assigned territory
• Advocate for clients and help them navigate healthcare, housing, financial, and social service systems
• Assist clients in accessing benefits, entitlements, and community resources
• Develop individualized service plans and monitor client progress
• Collaborate with family members, healthcare providers, and other members of the client's support network
• Maintain timely and accurate case documentation
• Participate in weekly team meetings and case conferences
• Contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Position Requirements

Qualified candidates will possess:

• LMSW or LCSW
• Experience working with older adults, care management, case management, or related human services fields
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, senior housing, and community-based services
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently while remaining an active member of a collaborative team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems

This position combines field-based client visits with administrative work and team collaboration.

• Be comfortable conducting regular home visits throughout the service area (NYC, Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey)
• Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation a plus
• Be willing to travel locally to meet with clients, families, and community partners
• Attend weekly in-person team meetings at our office
• Maintain flexibility to adjust schedules based on client needs

What We Offer

• Health insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and their families

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday

Work Location

Hybrid position:

• Field visits throughout the service area
• Weekly in-office meetings - Queens, NY
• Administrative work completed remotely and/or in-office as needed