Case Manager-Co-Op City Older Adult Center Network

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged•New York, NY

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Director of the Older Adult Center and the Director of Information and Assistance, the Case Manager is responsible for providing Information and Referral and Case Assistance services to participants at the center in person and remotely.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited College or University with B.S.W./or B.A./B.S. degree, or equivalent work experience.
Must be available to participate in coverage of "Cooling Center Hours", “Make Up Days” or other necessary responses for older adult center members when ordered by City funders, which may require working extended hours during the week or weekends.
Good oral and written communication skills (including record keeping skills)
Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and families.

Nice To Haves

Some prior group leadership experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Spanish, Russian or Chinese dialects may be helpful

Responsibilities

Provision of specific information about health, welfare, education and social and recreation services available to serve the older adult client.
Screens client eligibility for appropriate benefits and entitlements, assists with applying for benefits and provides advocacy in securing benefits and entitlements.
Assists with arranging services such as transportation, homecare services, home delivered meals, public assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, emergency cash relief, legal aid, protective services, vocational placement, medical and psychiatric examination and therapy, housing, etc.
Conducts community education and support groups.
Informs supervisor of situations of crisis or circumstances where the worker requires further guidance.
Participates in training and unit meetings
Explains and interprets the agency’s programs to clients.
Works closely with community organizations to meet the needs of the clients.
Completes required case records, reports and statistics, utilizing secure electronic databases as required.
Performs other related tasks as requested or assigned.