Geriatric Social Worker

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Geriatric Social Worker to work full time for its Geriatric Social Work Services program.

The Geriatric Social Worker position is a non-exempt position paying $25-30 per hour at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:30PM and the office is located in Port Washington, NY. The role reports to the Senior Director.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• 401K

• Vision

• Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Geriatric Social Worker provides social work services including a comprehensive psychosocial assessment and care plan, individual and group counseling, case management and referral services for Town of North Hempstead residents 60 years of age and over.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provide a comprehensive psychosocial assessment and develop a care plan to address unmet needs of older Town of North Hempstead residents to help them live safely in their own homes.
2. Complete screening for benefit/entitlement programs and assist with completing applications as needed.
3. Identify the need for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
4. Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
5. Become proficient in the use of 311/Townstat service request system.
6. Develop & maintain client records, statistics and written reports in accordance with HIPAA guidelines & Project Independence requirements.
7. Attend and report to the regional community advisory committee(s) & assist with facilitating meetings.
8. Develop relationships with community services providers & provide education on Project Independence at libraries, schools, faith-based organizations, local merchant & senior citizen groups.
9. Assist the Department of Services for the Aging (DOSA) staff with community outreach for Project Independence.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

1. Masters degree in social work from an accredited school of Social Work required or Gerontology degree may be considered.
2. Must possess knowledge of Nassau County services and needs of the Veteran and Geriatric population.
3. Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of older Town of N. Hempstead residents.
4. Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software and ability to utilize a laptop computer necessary to perform work assignments.
5. Ability to speak at and/or facilitate meetings/seminars with large groups
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills
7. Fluency in English required, bi-lingual, Spanish, French/Creole, Farsi a plus
8. Must have access to automobile and possess valid NYS Driver's License and ability to drive to multiple sites within the Town of North Hempstead.