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New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc.

Home Sharing & Respite Care Social Worker

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What they do

A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.

$71,203 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) Job description: Conducts home visits, intake assessments, scheduling, evaluations, case management, crisis intervention and follow- up services for Home Sharing and Respite Care Program. Handles intakes for new clients for the Home Sharing and Respite Care Program Schedule guest and host appointments Participates in the service delivery components of Home Sharing Program, follow-up, outreach, entitlements and benefits assistance, advocacy, etc. Assists with assessment and matching of clients with extensive follow-up Prepares and organizes case files Answer program related telephone inquiries and provides information and referral services Develops and maintains ongoing outreach with legislators, local media, community resources Makes follow up phone calls to all Home Sharing clients after a match is made Assists Home Sharing and Respite Care Program Director with record keeping and in insuring timely preparation of all required reports Verifies all references for Home Sharing and Respite Care applicants Assists with follow up to physicians regarding Respite Care Program medical form Other tasks as assigned New York Foundation for Senior Citizens is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$61,800.10 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:
Master's (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)
Work Location:
In person