Geriatric Case Worker

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. Met Council’s ten different departments are staffed by experts who helped over 305,000 clients in 2020 and continuously advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our holistic programs range from 100% affordable housing at 20 locations to our award-winning family violence program to comprehensive Holocaust survivor assistance to senior programming to crisis intervention to the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, 20 affordable housing sites, and 15 JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York.

Position Summary:
Assist older adult clients with initial and renewal applications for benefits and entitlements, housing, orders of protection etc., virtually, in clients’ homes, and at various community sites. Provide support as needed to Geriatric Social Workers working on the Elder Abuse Prevention Project.

Principal Responsibilities:
Assist Geriatric clients with applying and recertifying for benefits and entitlements, housing applications

Assist with document collection

Home visits as needed

Accompany clients to appointments regarding their applications to places such as Social Security, HRA, SCRIE, and others as needed and appropriate

Assistance with applications for emergency food cards and/or financial assistance as needed

Assisting with client intake, elder abuse screenings, case notes, and entering clients into AWARDS data base system

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 initiative to seek out information and resources that meet clients’ needs

Strong interpersonal skills

Skill and Education:
BSW or Bachelors in related field preferred, BA plus experience accepted

Previous experience working with older adults and/or providing case management a plus

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Russian preferred. -able to read and write in both languages

Good Computer skills

Physical Demands:
Required Constantly: Walking, sitting, grasping, bending, stooping, squatting, computer input, finger dexterity and coordination of hand, eye and foot

Required Frequently: Standing and climbing stairs; carrying laptop & files (approx. 8-10 lbs)

Required Occasionally: Reaching above the shoulder, and lifting 5-25 pounds, pushing and pulling