Social Worker - New York, United States - Neighborhood SHOPP

Neighborhood SHOPP New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $ 60,000 -$65,000 - The program offers a Hybrid Schedule.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD SELF HELP BY OLDER PERSONS PROJECT, INC.

975 KELLY STREET SUITE 401 BRONX, NEW YORK

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Position Available

Job Title: Social Worker - Caregivers Program

Supervisor: Program Director

Job Status: Full Time / 35hrs per week

Job Location: Hybrid in Office/ and Work from Home

Salary Range: $60k - $65k

Founded in 1980, Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project (SHOPP) is a non-profit social service agency located in the Bronx serving older adults and families caring for an ill, frail, or disabled loved one. SHOPP's mission is based on the philosophy of self-help. We believe that older adults are capable of helping themselves and helping others improve their capacity to deal with the physical, emotional, social, and financial challenges they face as they age.

SHOPP has several service programs that includes Community Care Network Program (CCNP); VIP Elder Justice; NY Connects of the Bronx; Case Management & Friendly Visiting Program; Caregivers Program, Lafayette Estates NORC Program; Older Adult Centers: Casa Boricua, Leon, Soundview, and Guess.

The Social Worker will be responsible for providing client assessments, individual counseling, care coordination, educational training, respite services, supplemental assistance, information & referral and perform outreach initiatives to existing and prospective caregivers. The Social Worker role is vital in ensuring that caregivers and their families receive the information, support, and resources they need to cope with the challenges of caregiving.

Qualifications and Skills

The Social Worker position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited school with 1-2 years of work experience in a social service setting. Knowledge and experience working with families are preferred. Essential competencies, knowledge, and skills include advocacy, brokerage, care coordination, communication, problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and managing a caseload under minimal supervision. Bilingual skills in Spanish are helpful. Computer literacy is mandatory, and knowledge of STARS is also helpful. The Caregiver Support Program follows a hybrid schedule with mandatory monthly home visits in the North Bronx. Conducting home visits may require walking up and down stairs and conducting fieldwork in different weather conditions. All staff must be able to travel and report to the office at a minimum of 2-3x a week or otherwise requested, as well as attend in-person training, meetings, or events.

The Social Worker is specifically responsible for the following:

Maintain client caseload of ongoing and short-term clients
Perform intakes, assessments and create a plan of care for each client
Conduct ongoing client assessments, determine service needs and timely follow up
Perform home visits as needed
Assist with program development and delivery
Provide caregivers/care receivers with individual case coordination, counseling and support services
Assist, educate and support caregivers
Provide information, direction and assistance with caregiving issues such as; coordinating service needs, coping with caregiver burden, purchasing needed supplies, and managing the care-receivers health care.
Facilitate support groups and educational training
Educate caregivers and/or care receivers in implementing advanced directives, such as guardianship, health care proxy and power of attorney
Assist and educate caregivers/care receivers on long term care options ex: Medicaid, home care; adult day, nursing home, etc
Provide follow up and advocacy assistance
Maintain case-records on a database, including documentation of all caregiver services provided as directed by DFTA
Identify and maintain up-to-date resources for client referrals
Identify and collaborate with community partners to establish effective HUBs or station in communities throughout the Bronx
Work with and possibly supervise interns and volunteers
Help develop and maintain a resource file of caregiver support information
Promote the agency and program by performing outreach, participating in community events, and representing the agency to the public. Develop and maintain liaisons with other organizations, as appropriate, to collaborate in outreach efforts or other partnership opportunities
Effectively utilize social media and other digital and communication tools to reach a broad audience
Help coordinate and host major events that appeal to the broader community and/or the professional network
Communicate with supervisor and other staff in a timely fashion and meet all required deadlines
Submit required reports in a complete and timely fashion
Actively pursue and take full advantage of opportunities for professional growth and development. Follow and subscribe to professional development resources (i.e. e-newsletters, professional social media, national aging websites, etc.)
Adhere to DFTA and other relevant government guidelines, regulations, procedures, and compliance expectations
Comply with SHOPP Personnel Policy
Communicate with supervisor and other staff in a timely fashion and meet all required deadlines.

SHOPP's Caregivers Program is funded by the U.S. Administration National Family Caregiver Support Program through the NYC Department for the Aging.

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