Assessment Social Worker

Assessment Social Worker

LOCATION DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The Assessment Social Worker will be expected to work in the office three days per week and as business needs require.

About Dorot

Founded in 1976, DOROT ("generations" in Hebrew) facilitates a dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers, and professionals through programs designed to combat social isolation and loneliness and bring the generations together. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in the Jewish and wider community to help them live more independently as valued community members. Compassion and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of DOROT's programs and staff. The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and infusing social work into its service delivery model. Our vast offerings of programs are conducted onsite, in the home, remotely, and in the community.

About the Constituent & Community Services (CCS) Department

The CCS department provides a range of supportive services that assist older adults in aging in place and connecting to programs and resources that help them thrive and build vital social connections. The department provides support to a broad spectrum of older adults who range in age from 60 to over 100 and vary in physical mobility from highly active in the community to predominantly home-based. To support our social work model of service delivery, staff in CCS are consulted by colleagues throughout the agency as constituent needs arise. The robust CCS portfolio includes Case Assistance, Information & Referral, Kosher Meals at Home, Friendly Visiting, Home Assessments, and Synagogue Partnerships.

The Opportunity

DOROT social workers provide an essential layer of expertise within our programs and contribute to DOROT's overall success. The Assessment Social Worker has primary responsibility for conducting comprehensive home assessments of new older adult participants and follow-up assessments of ongoing participants; a critical piece of this process is to work with each individual older adult to identify supportive services that DOROT and other community partners offer to enhance their overall well-being. This position also plays an integral role in introducing older adults to DOROT's dynamic array of programs and assessing which opportunities best meet their interests, needs, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments working independently in the community.
• Review program opportunities that support the older adult's priorities and ability to meet program criteria.
• Provide short-term case assistance, information, referral, and advocacy to older adults and their caregivers following the assessment.
• Collaborate with the social work team and other staff to initiate the process for program participation.
• Collect, track, and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROT's online database; ensure accuracy and detail of records.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate one or more support or psychoeducational multi-session groups each year.
• Serve as the assigned social worker for a caseload of up to 20 Friendly Visiting matches, conducting quarterly check-ins and ad-hoc support to participating older adults and volunteers.
• Deliver case assistance to and conduct advocacy for older adults, their caregivers, volunteers, and other constituents, to help meet their needs.
• Provide Information & referral to those in need of support beyond our scope of work.
• Stay up to date on relevant issues that relate to aging in the community.
• Supervise both interns and office volunteers as needed.
• Represent DOROT at community outreach events, networking opportunities, and conferences.
• This position requires use of public transportation for occasional visits to older adults' homes. Travel expenses are covered by DOROT.
• Collect, track and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROT's online database (Salesforce); this includes routine data entry and timely case note documentation.
• Information & Referral helpline coverage, special projects, and other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• An LMSW or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Affinity for working with an older adult population
• Previous professional social work experience, a plus
• Strong interpersonal, clinical, group facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion and sensitivity for DOROT's mission
• Knowledge of local aging and community resources, a plus
• Experience working with volunteers, a plus
• Availability to work approximately 8 Sundays and/or work nights per year for programs or events; this includes up to four events that may not be within your regular scope of work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or a similar constituent management system/database a plus

Why Work With Us

At DOROT, we believe that the power of connection can be transformative. Working with us means that you will have:

• The ability to make an impact. DOROT is a mission-driven organization filled with passionate people focused on having a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
• Generous time off. DOROT offers 20 days of vacation per year, 10 paid Federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays, as well as early office closures on Fridays. We also provide fully paid Parental Leave and other generous Leave policies.
• Healthcare benefits. Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and more. We offer a choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of.
• Support to plan for your future. DOROT currently offers all employees an opportunity to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan immediately upon hire. Additionally, DOROT will make discretionary quarterly contributions to eligible employees' 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan in the quarter following completion of 2 years of service with eligibility for increasing contributions for employees with more than 5 and more than 10 years of service.

This position is non-exempt, and candidates can expect an annualized base salary between $52,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, handicap disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.