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About the Role
The Himan Brown Program supports approximately 650 older adults, fostering intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being through lifelong learning, wellness, and engagement. This Social Worker role collaborates with program leadership to enhance member well-being, strengthen community connections, and improve the overall member experience. The position involves providing psychosocial support, care coordination, resource navigation, program development, and supervision of social work interns.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive counseling, advocacy, information, and referrals for members.
- Monitor member well-being and engagement, identifying needs and connecting members with appropriate community resources and long-term supports.
- Welcome and orient new members, oversee prospective member trial visits, and support member recruitment and retention.
- Facilitate support, bereavement, and discussion groups.
- Develop educational programs and lectures on topics relevant to older adults, including benefits, entitlements, wellness, and community resources.
- Support member committees, including the New Member, Sunshine, and Social Action Committees.
- Partner with the Connection Specialist to coordinate and expand the Social Rx program, serving older adults on the Upper East Side by reducing social isolation, fostering meaningful social connections, and connecting participants with community resources and opportunities for engagement.
- Supervise social work interns and student volunteers and collaborate with colleagues to develop volunteer initiatives.
- Build relationships with community organizations and service providers to strengthen resources available to members.
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Himan Brown Program and contribute to new initiatives as departmental needs evolve.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work and current licensure required.
- SIFI Certificate and/or willingness to become a SIFI supervisor.
- Experience in a service setting.
- Strong understanding of psychosocial issues affecting older adults.
- Knowledge of community resources, benefits, entitlements, and referral networks.
- Experience facilitating groups.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a compassionate, member-centered approach.
- Comfortable using technology and providing basic technical support to older adults participating in virtual programming.
Skills
- Social work
- Care coordination
- Resource navigation
- Program development
- Supervision
- Group facilitation
- Community outreach
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Problem-solving
- Technology proficiency
- Technical support
Location
- Upper East Side
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Master's degree in social work (MSW)
- SIFI Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000-$70,000
About the Company
- The Himan Brown Program is a vibrant community of approximately 650 older adults that fosters intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being through lifelong learning, wellness, and meaningful engagement.