About Job

Job Type Full-time, permanent

Job Title: Social Worker, Memory Center

Supervisor: Director, Memory Center

Job Status: Full-Time Monday– Friday

Job Hours: 35 hours per week (Fully working on-site)

Location: Washington Heights

About Riverstone:

Riverstone has been providing services to older adults in Northern Manhattan since 1985 with a commitment to help older adults to remain active and living safely in their home and community for as long as they choose. Many of the older adults who seek support at Riverstone live below the poverty line and have limited or no proficiency in English. Our bilingual staff are culturally and linguistically experienced in providing highly competent and compassionate service. The organization operates one older adult center, a comprehensive social services division, and a Memory Center - a social adult day program for individuals of any age with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia.

About Position:

Under the supervision of the Director of the Memory Center, the Social Worker will assist older adults with cognitive decline, and their caregivers, access resources, provide referrals and benefits/entitlements on a range of supportive services; in partnership with community stakeholders, advocate and intervene on behalf of our constituency; compile data and maintain accurate case records to remain compliant with funder mandates; in addition, with assistance from key staff members, assist with recruitment and community outreach efforts.

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessment with older adults and caregivers to assess psychological needs, as well as eligibility for benefits and entitlements (Medicaid, Managed Long Term, Home Care, SCRIE, Food Stamps, Section 8) and determine the nature and degree of need; conduct home visits as needed;

Complete and maintain up to date written case notes including admission, suspension, care and discharge planning;

Via telephone or in person, offer case assistance to older adults by providing them with information, referrals and/or obtaining other supportive services;

Help improve an older adult's financial wellness by offering savings programs like HEAP, SCRIE, SNAP, budgeting, SSI, transportation, discounted cell phone bills, housing applications, Lifeline, tax assistance, etc.;

In conjunction with other staff members work on special projects such as surveys, research projects, and caregiver events;

Conduct Care Giver Support groups in Spanish;

Keep accurate agency and funding source(s) required documentation(s)

Attend trainings, workshops and case conferences as required to maintain appropriate knowledge of industry trends and policy changes;

Assist in coordinating recruitment and outreach efforts and presentations to maintain/increase utilization levels of the Memory Center;

Conduct activity groups for program participants when needed;

Assist with arranging and monitoring transportation on behalf of program participants, and perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Director;

Required Qualifications:

BA in Social Work or related field of human services; and at least 1 year of experience in the field of human services, preferably in the field of aging; Associate Degree with measurable experience in the field of aging will be considered.

Bilingual in Spanish is required;

Experience with or willing to learn advocacy skills; benefits & entitlements and referral systems, and outreach/recruitment;

Ability to communicate with empathy and sensitivity with program participants, caregivers, and related staff;

Demonstrate excellent organization and communication skills;

Good record-keeping abilities and proficiency in computer/web-based programs;

Able to speak in large public settings about the agency’s offerings, particularly the Memory Center and trends in the field of aging and cognition.

Benefits:

Compensation: $47K - $5oK

This full-time position offers benefits that include medical insurance (with Employee contribution), Dental, Vision, generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days, 403(b) with 2% Employer Match after a year of employment, Flexible Spending Account)

Interested Candidates should email resume and cover letter to: Carmen Nuñez, Director, Memory Center, at cnunez@riverstonenyc.org

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. Riverstone Senior Life Services s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

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