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About the Role

Project FIND provides services and support to low- and moderate-income and homeless older adults. The Social Worker will provide case management, counseling, and support services to residents aged 62 and older at the Park 79 affordable housing location.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessment screening, assessing mental health and physical health needs and support, and eligibility for benefits and entitlements.
• Conduct home, office, and community visits to address unmet needs.
• Implement constructive short and long-term interventions through counseling, education, long-term planning, assistance with benefits and entitlements, and linkage and referral to community-based providers.
• Provide orientation, support, and services to assist tenants in remaining permanently housed in a safe environment.
• Assist with income affidavits, housing applications, recertifications, and collecting rent as needed, in collaboration with Property Management.
• Interface with the Property Management team to resolve ongoing concerns or issues related to the residence, including tenant and facility concerns.
• Develop and create training events to educate clients on topics such as self-care, health and wellness, and legal planning.
• Lead one or more support groups, providing emotional support and psychoeducation about aging in place, health and wellness, and self-care.
• Develop and create community building events and opportunities to facilitate activity and socialization.
• Provide conflict resolution and engage in tenant concerns requiring enhanced intervention.
• Provide timely documentation and maintenance of client files and progress notes.
• May provide supervision, training, and support to paraprofessional staff, including students.
• Perform other related tasks as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or related field of study, or commensurate experience equaling a minimum of four years’ experience in the human services sector.
• LMSW or LCSW strongly preferred with at least 2 years’ relevant experience in social service.
• Experience working with older adult populations and families preferred.
• Bilingual Chinese or Spanish language fluency preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation.
• Time management skills to coordinate multiple responsibilities and services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in both a home and office environment.
• Ability to maintain client and agency confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately with other team members, community agencies, and clients with diverse opinions, values, characteristics, and cultures.

Skills

• Case management
• Counseling
• Information and referral services
• Supportive counseling
• Housing assistance
• Maintenance services
• Group work
• Community building
• Crisis intervention
• Collaboration
• Assessment
• Benefit eligibility determination
• Service planning
• Conflict resolution
• Documentation
• Training development
• Public speaking
• Written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office

Location

• Park 79 location

Work Type

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
• Occasional weekend and holiday availability

Experience Level

• Minimum of four years’ experience in the human services sector
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in social service (with LMSW or LCSW)

Education Level

• Master’s degree in social work or related field of study

About the Company

• Project FIND’s mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless older adults with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently.
• Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four senior centers with over 3,000 members.
• Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless.
• For all these men and women, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living.
• Visit our website at: www.projectfind.org.

Equal Opportunity

• Project FIND participates in E-Verify, which confirms employment authorization through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.
• The E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
• E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.