JASA
Case Manager-Holliswood & Brookdale Village Older Adult Centers
JASA, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Case Manager - Holliswood & Brookdale Village Older Adult Centers at JASA
Base pay range: $24.00/hr - $25.18/hr
Hours per week: 35
The Case Manager will be required to work at both locations:
Holliswood Older Adult Center (Three days per week, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM): 86-25 Francis Lewis Blvd, Jamaica, NY 1427
Brookdale Village Older Adult Center (Two days per week, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM): 1-31 Beach 19th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
General Responsibilities Under supervision of the Program Director of the Older Adult Center and the Director of Information and Assistance, the Case Manager is responsible to provide Information and Referral and Case Assistance services to participants at the center in person and remotely.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
Provide information about health, welfare, education and social and recreation services available to serve the older adult client.
Screen client eligibility for appropriate benefits and entitlements, assist with applying for benefits and provide advocacy in securing benefits and entitlements.
Assist with arranging services such as transportation, homecare services, home delivered meals, public assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, emergency cash relief, legal aid, protective services, vocational placement, medical and psychiatric examination and therapy, housing, etc.
Conduct community education and support groups.
Inform supervisor of crisis situations or circumstances requiring further guidance.
Participate in training and unit meetings.
Explain and interpret the agency’s programs to clients.
Work closely with community organizations to meet clients’ needs.
Complete required case records, reports and statistics, utilizing secure electronic databases as required.
Perform other related tasks as requested or assigned.
Requirements
Graduate of an Accredited College or University with B.S.W./or B.A./B.S. degree, or equivalent work experience.
Must be available to participate in coverage of "Cooling Center Hours", “Make Up Days” or other necessary responses for older adult center members when ordered by City funders, which may require working extended hours during the week or weekends.
Good oral and written communication skills (including record keeping skills).
Some prior group leadership experience is preferred.
Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Knowledge of Spanish, Russian or Chinese dialects 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.
JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.
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Base pay range: $24.00/hr - $25.18/hr
Hours per week: 35
The Case Manager will be required to work at both locations:
Holliswood Older Adult Center (Three days per week, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM): 86-25 Francis Lewis Blvd, Jamaica, NY 1427
Brookdale Village Older Adult Center (Two days per week, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM): 1-31 Beach 19th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
General Responsibilities Under supervision of the Program Director of the Older Adult Center and the Director of Information and Assistance, the Case Manager is responsible to provide Information and Referral and Case Assistance services to participants at the center in person and remotely.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
Provide information about health, welfare, education and social and recreation services available to serve the older adult client.
Screen client eligibility for appropriate benefits and entitlements, assist with applying for benefits and provide advocacy in securing benefits and entitlements.
Assist with arranging services such as transportation, homecare services, home delivered meals, public assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, emergency cash relief, legal aid, protective services, vocational placement, medical and psychiatric examination and therapy, housing, etc.
Conduct community education and support groups.
Inform supervisor of crisis situations or circumstances requiring further guidance.
Participate in training and unit meetings.
Explain and interpret the agency’s programs to clients.
Work closely with community organizations to meet clients’ needs.
Complete required case records, reports and statistics, utilizing secure electronic databases as required.
Perform other related tasks as requested or assigned.
Requirements
Graduate of an Accredited College or University with B.S.W./or B.A./B.S. degree, or equivalent work experience.
Must be available to participate in coverage of "Cooling Center Hours", “Make Up Days” or other necessary responses for older adult center members when ordered by City funders, which may require working extended hours during the week or weekends.
Good oral and written communication skills (including record keeping skills).
Some prior group leadership experience is preferred.
Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Knowledge of Spanish, Russian or Chinese dialects 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.
JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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