Assessment Social Worker

About the role

DOROT is a mission-driven organization that facilitates programs designed to combat social isolation and loneliness among older adults. The Assessment Social Worker will work in the office 3 days per week and as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments working independently in the community.
• Review program opportunities that support the older adult’s priorities and ability to meet program criteria.
• Provide short-term case assistance, information, referral, and advocacy to older adults and their caregivers following the assessment.
• Collaborate with the social work team and other staff to initiate the process for program participation(s).
• Collect, track, and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROT's online database; ensure accuracy and detail of records.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate one or more support or psychoeducational multi-session groups each year.
• Serve as the assigned social worker for a caseload of up to 20 Friendly Visiting matches, conducting quarterly check-ins and ad-hoc support to participating older adults and volunteers.
• Deliver case assistance to and conduct advocacy for older adults, their caregivers, volunteers, and other constituents, to help meet their needs.
• Provide Information & Referral to those in need of support beyond our scope of work.
• Stay up to date on relevant issues that relate to aging in the community.
• Represent DOROT at community outreach events, networking opportunities and conferences.
• This position requires use of public transportation for occasional visits to older adults' homes. Travel expenses are covered by DOROT.
• Collect, track and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROTs online database (Salesforce); this includes routine data entry and timely case note documentation.
• Information & Referral helpline coverage, special projects and other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• An LMSW or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Affinity for working with an older adult population
• Previous professional social work experience, a plus
• Strong interpersonal, clinical, group facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion and sensitivity for DOROT’s mission
• Knowledge of local aging and community resources, a plus
• Experience working with volunteers, a plus
• Availability to work approximately 8 Sundays and/or work nights per year for programs or events; this includes up to four events that may not be within your regular scope of work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or a similar constituent management system/database a plus