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12 Dec
2019
Operations / Administration Bilingual Case Worker
Job Description
DEPARTMENT:
Senior Services
PROGRAM:
Grand Coalition of Senior’s
REPORTS TO:
Director of Grand Coalition of Seniors
SALARY:
$34,000 Annually
SCHEDULE:
Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
LOCATION:
New York, NY
DATE:
January 2020
JOB SUMMARY:
The Bilingual Case Worker/ Activities Coordinator will provide case assistance, case management, entitlement assistance and other social services and/or assistance. In addition it will coordinate and oversee educational, recreational/socialization activities for Seniors including Center activities, field trips and special events.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Services
- At least two years of experience working with older adults/senior citizens
- Bilingual in both English and Spanish (Written and Verbal)
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct interviews with clients for new intakes, assessments/reassessments and follow ups
- Provide Information and referral, Case assistance, Entitlement Counseling, Supportive Contact, Immigrant Assistance and Advocacy to participants
- Assist participants in obtaining Benefits and entitlements including Medicaid, food stamps, SCRIE, home care referrals, NYCHA and others
- Maintain accurate written records of all participants contacts and other needed written documentation including worker’s log
- Input data into STARS (DFTA database)
- Coordinates and oversees educational and recreational activities for Chinese speaking participants
- Provides Telephone Reassurance and Home visits to Homebound clients
- Participate in supervisory meeting with the Director of GCS
- Keep up-to-date on current trends related to services available to seniors
- Exhibit ability to work well within agency and engage appropriately with other employees
- Accept other assignments, as appropriate, to meet the programmatic goals of Grand Coalition of Seniors
