Social Worker II- Penn South for Seniors

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM

Hours Per Week: 35

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The provision of case management, case assistance, and crisis intervention servicesonavoluntary basis to a caseload of older adults who may be physically and/or mentally impaired, inaccordance with the standards of the social work profession, agency policies, andrequirementsof the funding source:

• Preliminary screening of applicants for service at case intake, screening for programeligibility, conducting triage for emergency intervention, ascertaining short-termneed, and providing accurate and appropriate information and referral services toclients, families and collaterals.
• The provision of In-Home and In-Office Assessment of the social and emotional needsofthe older adult client and his family, utilizing prescribed standardized assessment instruments (i.e. PH-Q 9, NSI, STARS); securing, where appropriate, other social services, including government benefits and entitlements.
• The development and implementation of a written case plan for the provisionof thefull range of social services for the older adult client(s) and family, including: o Individual and family counseling and guidance in the resolution of problemsof the client(s) and family.

o The provision of appropriate information to clients and collaterals regardingthenormal physical, social and psychological development of individuals, challengesto functioning presented by conditions of impairment, disease, social stressesanddysfunction; and ways of coping and preserving individual functioningand

o The arrangement for direct provision of services such as home deliveredmeals, housekeeping, home care, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, SCRIE, legal assistance, protective services, medical and psychiatric examinationand therapy, etc.

o Evaluation of clients' capacity to manage their own affairs and protect themselvesfrom financial exploitation. Assistance in securing needed and legitimatefinancial management or guardianship arrangements. Disbursement of monies asissuedthrough JASA relief funds or client financial management services, tosecure

• Ongoing in-home visits to clients to evaluate client functioning, monitor risk, assessthestatus of current services, and update and revise the case plan; seeking appropriate guidancefrom the supervisor in situations requiring clarification and consultation.
• Represents and interprets the agency at community conferences and meetings.
• Participates in training and unit meetings.
• Completes required case records, reports and statistics within mandated timeframes, utilizing computer systems.
• Performs such other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an Accredited College or University with a Master of Social Work or equivalent Master's-level degree in counseling, gerontology, psychology or related field.
• New York State Certification in Social Work preferred. LMSW preferred.
• Good writing/record keeping skills.
• Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• An understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values have as they relate to serving clients and families.

JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.

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