Social Worker – Holocaust Survivor Program (Hybrid)

Selfhelp Community Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Selfhelp Community Services in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Community Worker for the Holocaust Survivor Program. Provide casework, advocate for clients, conduct intakes, assist with entitlements, and coordinate services across home, hospital, or other settings.

The role requires strong communication, customer service, and attention to detail. Travel via public transport, potential hybrid work 2–3 days per week, and adherence to mandatory trainings are expected.

Qualifications

• Provide casework services and advocate for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program.
• Ability to conduct intakes, provide information and referrals, and assist with applications.

Responsibilities

• 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 setting as appropriate
• Advocate for clients and arrange services; develop and follow up on care plans
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed
• Maintain communication with client, family, and other collaterals
• Maintain case notes and prepare documentation in case file within timeframes
• Report statistics per Selfhelp standards using data system
• Participate in supervision and staff meetings and address emergent issues
• Facilitate social and group activities; supervise social work students if applicable
• Complete mandated trainings on Sexual Harassment Prevention, IT Security, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA
• Support organization’s mission with professional conduct and compliance

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree or better

MSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Selfhelp Community Services in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Community Worker for the Holocaust Survivor Program. Provide casework, advocate for clients, conduct intakes, assist with entitlements, and coordinate services across home, hospital, or other settings.

The role requires strong communication, customer service, and attention to detail. Travel via public transport, potential hybrid work 2–3 days per week, and adherence to mandatory trainings are expected.