What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Worker, Homecare position at Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI)?
The Holocaust Survivor Homecare Case Worker plays a vital role in providing compassionate, comprehensive support to Holocaust Survivors enrolled in JCCGCI’s HSSS Programs. This position requires empathy, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for Holocaust Survivors.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain a Homecare Case Work caseload.
- Conduct comprehensive home visits to intake and evaluate clients’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Identifying unmet needs of each Homecare client (in addition to Homecare, such as health, social, mental health, financial, quality of life and other needs).
- Develop individualized care plans tailored to each survivor’s circumstances and preferences.
- Maintain consistent communication with clients and their families through regular check-in calls and in-person visits.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, community agencies, and other support services to ensure clients receive quality care and appropriate resources.
- Assist in arranging homecare services, counseling, financial assistance, and other vital support systems.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive respectful, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete client service records in accordance with funder, regulatory, and agency requirements.
- Prepare regular reports summarizing client status, service delivery, and any ongoing needs or concerns.
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Additional duties, as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- High school education required; college degree in social work (BSW) or a related field or equivalent experience in social services or case management preferred.
- Experience working with older adults, trauma survivors, or vulnerable populations is highly desirable.
- Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills, with empathy and cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, and maintain organized, timely documentation.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of local social services, healthcare systems, and community resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems.
- Bilingual Yiddish and/or Russian preferred.
Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour.
Schedule: 35 hours per week.
This role entails In-Office work with travel to clients' homes required.
Generous PTO, comprehensive benefits package, and free on-site parking are included.
JCCGCI Inc. is an EOE.
Salary : $27 - $28