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Join us as a Bilingual (Farsi or Haitian Creole) Geriatric Social Worker!
Are you passionate about helping older adults live independently and with dignity? Join EAC Network, a nonprofit serving over 80,000 people across Long Island and NYC, as a part-time Bilingual Geriatric Social Worker (Must be Bilingual in either Farsi or Haitian Creole) in our Geriatric Social Work Services program. Use your expertise to provide essential care to the elderly population in the Town of North Hempstead.
- Competitive Pay:$27- 30/hour, 14 hours per week
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedule between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
- Location: 80 Grace Ave in Great Neck, NY
Your Mission:
As a Geriatric Social Worker, you’ll provide comprehensive social work services to Town of North Hempstead residents aged 60 and older. Your goal will be to assess their needs, create care plans, and connect them with resources to help them live safely and comfortably in their own homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Perform thorough psychosocial evaluations and develop personalized care plans for older adults.
- Assist with Benefits: Screen and assist clients with benefit and entitlement applications, ensuring they receive the support they need.
- Provide Counseling: Offer individual and group counseling to help clients cope with challenges related to aging.
- Make Referrals: Identify additional services and make appropriate referrals to community resources.
- Manage Client Records: Maintain client records, statistics, and reports in line with HIPAA guidelines and Project Independence requirements.
- Community Involvement: Build relationships with local organizations, attend advisory meetings, and educate the community on available resources through Project Independence.
- Support Outreach: Assist the Department of Services for the Aging (DOSA) with outreach efforts to connect more seniors with essential services.
What we are looking for?
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program; a degree in Gerontology may be considered.
- Bilingual Abilities: Fluency in Farsi is ideal but can be Haitian/Creole
- Experience: Knowledge of Nassau County services and the specific needs of veterans and the geriatric population.
- Communication Skills: Ability to understand and address the needs of older residents; strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and database software, and able to work with a laptop for documentation.
- Mobility: Must have access to a car and a valid NYS Driver’s License to travel within the Town of North Hempstead.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Help the elderly population stay and live comfortably in their homes.
- Supportive Work Environment: A compassionate and collaborative workplace with a commitment to professional development and industry-leading training.
Salary : $27 - $30