LOCATION
DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The Assessment Social Worker will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week and as business needs require. All staff members are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
About Dorot
Founded in 1976, DOROT (“generations” in Hebrew) facilitates a dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers, and professionals through programs designed to combat social isolation and loneliness and bring the generations together. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in the Jewish and wider community to help them live more independently as valued community members. Compassion and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of DOROT’s programs and staff. The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and infusing social work into its service delivery model. Our vast offerings of programs are conducted onsite, in the home, remotely, and in the community.
About The Constituent & Community Services (ccs) Department
The CCS department provides a range of supportive services that assist older adults in aging in place and connecting to programs and resources that help them thrive and build vital social connections. The department provides support to a broad spectrum of older adults who range in age from 60 to over 100 and vary in physical mobility from highly active in the community to predominantly home-based. To support our social work model of service delivery, staff in CCS are consulted by colleagues throughout the agency as constituent needs arise. The robust CCS portfolio includes Case Assistance, Information & Referral, Kosher Meals at Home, Friendly Visiting, Home Assessments, and Synagogue Partnerships.
THE OPPORTUNITY
DOROT social workers provide an essential layer of expertise within our programs and contribute to DOROT’s overall success. The Assessment Social Worker has primary responsibility for conducting psycho-social home assessments of new older adult participants and follow-up assessments of ongoing participants; a critical piece of this process is to work with each individual older adult to identify supportive services that DOROT and other community partners offer to enhance their overall well-being. This position also plays an integral role in introducing older adults to DOROT’s dynamic array of programs and assessing which opportunities best meet their interests, needs, and abilities.
Primary Responsibilities - Conduct in-home assessments working independently in the community. This includes:
- Discussing program opportunities that support the older adult’s priorities and ability to meet program criteria.
- Providing short-term case assistance, information, referral, and advocacy to older adults and their caregivers following the assessment.
- Collaborating with the social work team and other staff to initiate the process for program participation(s).
- Collect, track, and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROTs’ online database; ensure accuracy and detail of records.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate one or more support or psychoeducational multi-session groups each year.
- Serve as the assigned social worker for a caseload of 15-20 Friendly Visiting matches, conducting quarterly check-ins and ad-hoc support to participating older adults and volunteers.
- Provide support to and participate in DOROT’s community-wide intergenerational volunteer programs and onsite events.
- Staff the Information and Referral (I&R) telephone line, as needed.
- Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
- This position requires use of public transportation for occasional visits to older adults’ homes. Travel expenses are covered by DOROT.
Qualifications
- An LMSW or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Affinity for working with an older adult population
- Strong interpersonal, clinical, group facilitation, and presentation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Passion and sensitivity for DOROT’s mission
- Knowledge of local aging and community resources a plus
- Experience working with volunteers a plus
- Availability to work approximately 8 Sundays and/or work nights per year for programs or events; this includes up to four events that may not be within your regular scope of work
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or a similar constituent management system/database a plus
WHY WORK WITH US
At DOROT, we believe that the power of connection can be transformative. Working with us means that you will have:
- The ability to make an impact. DOROT is a mission-driven organization filled with passionate people focused on having a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
- Generous time off. DOROT offers 20 days of vacation per year, 10 paid Federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays, as well as early office closures on Fridays. We also provide fully paid Parental Leave and other generous Leave policies.
- Healthcare benefits. Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and more. We offer a choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of.
- Support to plan your future. We offer a discretionary 403(b) contribution after your first 2 ¼ years with us with the opportunity for increasing contributions as you stay with us over time.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, handicap disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.
