Hybrid Social Worker, Synagogue Partnerships

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About the role

  • Social Worker enhancing synagogue partnerships for older adults' support in New York City. Collaborating with congregations and providing social work support to community members.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a liaison to 4-7 synagogue partners, working in collaboration with the Manager of Synagogue Partnerships Program on program opportunities, strategic growth, and individual case interventions.
  • Work with rabbis, synagogue staff, and lay leaders on issues related to older adults and caregivers.
  • Conduct outreach and home visits to older adults and caregivers and provide support to members of each synagogue based on their unique ends.
  • This includes but is not limited to: completing comprehensive psycho-social assessments and providing case assistance, supportive counseling, and information and referrals to DOROT programs and other community services.
  • Lead or co-lead support groups on issues of social isolation, bereavement, caregiving, and other relevant topics.
  • Support lay leaders in Bikkur Cholim committees at the synagogues the Outreach Social Worker serves.
  • Advise synagogue staff regarding inclusion of older adult congregants in synagogue life.
  • Assist with other synagogue efforts related to older adults and caregivers, including technical assistance to synagogues interested in implementing DOROT’s intergenerational or other programs.
  • Support the Manager of Synagogue Partnership Program in deepening existing relationships and expanding DOROT’s partnership model:
  • Promote DOROT awareness within existing synagogue partner congregations;
  • Present to synagogue communities on issues of aging and social isolation and speak at synagogue events;
  • Assist with writing, developing and distributing materials to promote the SPP.
  • Carry a caseload of Friendly Visiting matches between older adult synagogue congregants and volunteer friendly visitors.
  • Stay up to date on relevant issues that relate to aging in the community.
  • Represent DOROT at community outreach events, networking opportunities, and conferences.
  • Collaborate with peers and other departments to enhance the agency’s overall goals and impact:
  • With Community Outreach and Marketing and Communication for ongoing promotion and recruitment of older adults and volunteers.
  • With Volunteer Services and Intergenerational Engagement departments to identify older adults for certain program opportunities.
  • With Advancement, to identify appropriate candidates for media/promotional opportunities and assist constituents within the caseload.
  • Collect, track and maintain case assessment and related client interactions using DOROTs’ online database (Salesforce); this includes routine data entry and timely case note documentation.
  • Information & Referral helpline coverage, as needed.
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • LMSW or Licensed Mental Health Clinician required
  • A minimum of 2 years of professional relevant work experience
  • Knowledge of synagogue structure and professional and lay leadership, strongly preferred
  • Deep knowledge of and experience with issues and resources that relate to and help meet the needs of older adults and caregivers, particularly in New York City
  • A self-starter who takes initiative and has a successful track record in working both independently and as part of a team
  • Passion and sensitivity for DOROT’s Mission and needs within Manhattan Jewish communities
  • Strong interpersonal, clinical, group facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills
  • 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 and experience with Canva a plus
  • This position requires use of public transportation for occasional visits to older adults’ homes. Travel expenses are covered by DOROT

Benefits

  • Generous time off
  • DOROT offers 20 days of vacation per year
  • 10 paid Federal holidays
  • Up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays
  • Early office closures on Fridays
  • Fully paid Parental Leave
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and more
  • A choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of.
  • Support to plan for your future
  • 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

Job title

Social Worker, Synagogue Partnerships

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$52,000 - $58,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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