Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite task supervision to the WCBL social services team.
• Participate in case conferences and/or group supervision.
• Appropriately assign cases to WCBL social services staff and interns.
• Maintain a caseload of older adult clients: conduct intakes and comprehensive assessments of clients’ strengths, needs, and challenges; formulate ongoing care plans and recommend appropriate intervention strategies; and routinely follow-up.
• Provide case assistance, assisting clients to obtain concrete services, such as completion of applications/renewals for housing and benefits and entitlements; and complete related forms in the NYC Aging electronic record.
• Make strategic referrals and advocate for service type, frequency, and intensity.
• Provide supportive contact to help clients address challenges with daily living.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate relevant psychosocial, psychoeducational, and/or mental health workshops and/or group series for community members.
• Maintain documentation following funder’s prescribed format and time guidelines: update client information and enter supervisory case review notes, client case notes, and units in electronic record; and complete case review, case assistance, and information and referral logs.
• Coordinate and/or develop and facilitate regular group workshops for clients to address shared needs and promote community well-being.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Older Adult Programs team, providing office and meal program support when needed, participating in the organizing and executing of WCBL events, and coordinating workshops and events at EA’s 202 Housing.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external agencies to ensure best care for clients and provide professional development opportunities for staff.
• Attend supervisory, program, agency, and community meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or WCBL director.

Qualifications

• LMSW and 3+ years of experience as an LMSW is required.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience is required.
• SIFI-certified or SIFI-eligible and willing to pursue SIFI is required.
• Bilingual (English/Cantonese or English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Familiar with local resources and referrals, city/state/federal entitlements.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about working with older adults.
• Knowledgeable about age-related neurological changes; comfortable engaging clients exhibiting mental health symptoms and/or cognitive changes required.
• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and effectively coordinate a comprehensive array of services to address the multiple needs of clients.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrate astute judgement in prioritization and time management skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Willing and able to travel between Lower East Side/East Village sites.
• Willing and able to work occasional weekend days and evenings for special events or NYC Aging-mandated Cooling Center days.