Social Worker (Bilingual in Russian/English) - Holocaust Survivor Program Former Soviet Union
Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. · selfhelp.net
Brooklyn
The job in short
Bilingual Holocaust survivor program social worker.
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-09-14
- Location as listed
- Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Role
- Social Worker / Case Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Position Summary: Provide casework services and advocate for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits
• Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate
• Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames
• Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
• Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner
• Facilitate and assist at social, recreational and other group activities and events
• Supervise social work students (if applicable)
• Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards
Salary Range: $54,000 - $66,400 per year commensurate with experience.
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors required; MSW preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail
Working Conditions/Physical Demand
• Business office environment with phone and computer use, travel via public transportation. This position may have the ability to work from home 2-3 times per week.
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