About Job

Summary:

The JFS Aging Care Manager/Social Worker works with individuals 60 years of age and older and their loved ones to problem solve and guide them on their paths to safety, security, wellness, fulfillment, and future planning. Together, the Aging Care Manager, the client and family develop and implement a personalized care plan that meets the individual’s needs to support their quality of life. The JFS Aging Care Manager/Social Worker will connect individuals to programs that help the older adult stay independent, connected, and engaged as they age. The JFS Aging Care Manger/Social Worker will also engage with Holocaust survivors and their families to ensure that they are connected to services, cultural activities, and benefits that they are entitled to.

Salary & Benefits:

This full-time (37.5 hours/week) position offers an hourly rate between $22.00 - $25.40/hour. You'll be eligible to participate in our health and dental insurance plans, with JFS contributing a set amount annually. Employees receive 3 weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 4 weeks of vacation annually thereafter, along with the accrual of 7.5 hours of sick time per month. In addition, we observe 9 paid legal holidays and select Jewish holidays throughout the year. Flexible hours ensure a great work-life balance. We also provide a life insurance policy valued at 1.5 x your annual salary and offer the opportunity to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement savings plan upon hire, with a generous employer match after just one year of service. Supplemental insurance options, including cancer, hospitalization, accident and short-term disability through Aflac, are also available. Join us and experience a supportive and rewarding work environment!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Clients and client family members

· Conduct holistic intakes and assessments encompassing psychological, social, physical, and environmental concerns for clients residing in Monroe County.

· Develops and executes a comprehensive care plan with client and family.

· Collaborates, provides referrals, and connects with other agencies.

· Maintain excellent and consistent communication with clients and their caregivers.

· Provide ongoing monitoring to client and family.

· Attend internal/external meetings to advocate for clients.

· Represent the agency and provide care management services to contracted agencies.

· Participate in activities to promote JFS Care Management services in the community including staffing resource fairs and presentations on relevant topics.

· May be required to be a preceptor for social work interns/ and new hires,

· Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Holocaust survivors and caregivers

· Knowledge of intergenerational trauma.

· Uses a person center trauma informed approach.

· Provide support to Holocaust survivors second generation survivors, caregivers, and family members.

· Provides care management to the Holocaust survivor.

· Collaborates, creates, and connects individuals to cultural events, social and educational programs and activities.

· Ensures that clients are aware of and are receiving Holocaust survivors’ benefits. Assists with the applications and recertification for Holocaust survivor benefits as well as other entitlement programs.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Education and Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

· At least 2 years of full-time experience in care management, program coordination, and assessment, with the ability to evaluate individual and family situations, address crises, and assess safety or elder abuse/neglect concerns.

· Strong knowledge of community resources, Monroe County Social Services, Social Security, and Mental Health Systems, as well as resources and interventions available for older adults, including financial and insurance challenges they may face.

· Familiarity with intergenerational trauma and the Holocaust is preferred.

· Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort conducting in-person visits in clients' homes.

· Strong organizational, time management, and autonomous work skills, while also being a collaborative team member.

· Proficiency in electronic record-keeping, Office 365, Excel, and maintaining timely documentation, forms, and statistical tracking.

· Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform lifting up to 25lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance:

Adheres to all applicable l and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with JFS corporate compliance & HIPAA program.

For Good. For All.

JFS programs and services aptly represent our core value: “For Good. For All.” This encapsulates our commitment to providing services that are beneficial to all members of the community regardless of their background or beliefs. “For Good. For All. Reflects JFS Rochester’s commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to the resources and support they need to thrive.

Jewish Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.40 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: