Older Adult Program Social Worker Job at Commonpoint Queens, Little Neck, NY

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  • Commonpoint Queens
  • Little Neck, NY

Job Description

The Sam Field Older Adult Center, serving adults aged 60+, is a program of Commonpoint, a multipurpose social service agency. Our mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, cultural and recreational services and programs that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

 

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Functions as part of a team providing programs and services for adults aged 60+
  • Meets with potential new members to explain services available at the Older Adult Center and other Commonpoint Older Adult Services programs, and recommends best programming to meet their interests and needs
  • Registers new clients, completes initial and follow-up assessments, and documents accordingly in the NYC Aging (Dept. for the Aging) database (STARS Peer Place) 
  • Maintains updated member files in the database as well as paper charts, in accordance with NYC Aging standards and requirements
  • Develops and maintains a resource file of current benefits, entitlements, services and programs relevant to the older adult population; assists with completion of applications and forms, and makes referrals as needed
  • Creates and facilitates recreational, educational, cultural and/or support groups 
  • Conducts and documents outcomes of friendly visiting (home visits), telephone reassurance calls, in-person and telephonic information and referrals, and other case assistance activities
  • Assists with the lunch program
  • Participates in program development, planning of special events, and contributes content for the Older Adult Services’ departmental newsletter
  • Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  • Licensed Master’s Degree in Social Work and experience working with a geriatric population required
  • Knowledgeable about benefits and entitlements relative to older adults
  • Experience utilizing Google Docs/Sheets and Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience utilizing Zoom technology for virtual programming
  • Food Handlers Certification preferred, but may also be obtained within the first 3 months of employment


SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to travel to multiple service sites within the agency, and to make home visits
  • Ability to stand for one hour during meal service

JOB DETAILS

  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours; occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for special programming or initiatives
  • A car and valid driver’s license is preferred, but not required
  • This is a Union position
  • Salary Range: $60,000 to $67,500 depending on licensure
  • Location: Commonpoint: Sam Field Center, Little Neck, NY 11362

To Apply: Send resume with cover letter to bbeckerbruno@commonpoint.org

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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