Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

The Geriatric Social Worker will provide trauma-informed services to older adults to ensure client safety, dignity, and access to appropriate resources. The Geriatric Social Worker will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive assessments and supportive interventions to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth assessments of older adults with identified abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Evaluate risk factors, determine the immediate safety needs of the client, and conduct safety planning.
• Perform home visits as necessary to gather information.
• Provide supportive counseling, case management, and referrals to appropriate services (i.e. medical, legal, housing).
• Assist with applications for emergency food cards and/or financial assistance as needed.
• Work closely with law enforcement, healthcare providers, legal professionals, community partners, and Adult Protective Services.
• Advocate for client’s safety and assist with navigating systems (i.e. Family Court Order of Protection petition).
• Conduct community outreach to promote awareness of elder abuse.
• Maintain timely and accurate case notes and records in compliance with program standards.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Competencies:

• Detail oriented and must be able to document all work in client data system in a timely manner
• Patience and ability to manage clients with complex and multiple needs
• Ability to work autonomously in the field and take the initiative to seek out information and resources that meet clients’ needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Comfort using online technologies and database systems daily.

Skill and Education:

• LMSW (required).
• Previous experience working with older adults and/or providing case management (preferred).
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Russian or English/Chinese with the ability to read and write in both languages (preferred).

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.