• Individual and family counseling and guidance in the resolution of problems of the client(s) and family.
• The provision of appropriate information to clients and collaterals regarding the normal physical, social and psychological development of individuals, challenges to functioning presented by conditions of impairment, disease, social stresses and dysfunction; and ways of coping and preserving individual functioning and autonomy.
• The provision of specific information about health, welfare, education and recreation services available to serve the older client.
• Screening of client eligibility, application for, and advocacy in securing benefits and entitlements.
• The arrangement for direct provision of services such as transportation, homecare services, meals on wheels, public assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, emergency cash relief, legal aid, protective services, vocational placement, medical and psychiatric examination and therapy, housing, etc.
• Evaluation of clients' capacity to manage their own affairs and protect themselves from financial exploitation. Assistance in securing needed and legitimate financial management or guardianship arrangements.
• Referral to, and cooperative relationships with other community agencies, to meet the needs of clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an Accredited College or University with a Master of Social Work or equivalent Master's level degree in counseling, gerontology, psychology or related field.
• New York State Certification in Social Work preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to provide professional supervision and leadership to social work staff.
• Minimum of three years' post-master's level experience in social work.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand English. Good writing/record keeping skills.
• Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software.
• Ability to travel to clients' homes using mass transit and to negotiate any steps and barriers in clients' residences.
• Knowledge of Russian/Spanish/Patois/French/Haitian Creole/Cantonese/ may be helpful.
• Understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and families.