Case Manager/ Social Worker

Position Summary:

• Case Manager will work with older adult population and their families/ caregivers to manage all needs of their case
• Social Worker will conduct regular home assessments/ home visits
• Social Worker will do screenings for all intake calls that come through the Senior Division
• Social Worker should provide information and referrals to seniors and caregivers
• Social Worker should research/ update local resource lists that could provide helpful to clients
• Social Worker should screen clients for depression/anxiety and drug abuse; as needed
• Required to attend weekly review meetings, supervision and case management meetings
• Social Worker must document all case entries in a timely manner (within 3 days)
• Social Worker is responsible for assisting the team in meeting deliverables and tracking progress
• Social Worker will assist in day-to-day operations of the older adult center as needed
• Social Worker must be able to track all contacts with clients in our data management systems- Peerplace, AWARDS and Google sheets
• Social Worker will assist in maintain and updating senior visiting list and senior food distribution lists
• Other tasks and projects, as needed

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to create a treatment plan for clients and adjust that treatment plan as needed
• Must assist in helping to meet and track annual grant deliverables
• Interface well with seniors, caregivers and others
• Cooperates with other departments at SBH and other local organizations
• Builds connections with the broader community, resources and other mental health professionals
• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on their training

Skill and Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MSW, MHC or comparable master’s degree preferred
• Experience with the geriatric population preferred
• Familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish community preferred
• Adherent to NYS Professional Standards

This position has flexibility to work out of New Jersey in the summers.