Friendly Visiting Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $50,000-$55,000

LOCATION

DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The Friendly Visiting Social Worker will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week and as business needs require.

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 DOROTs 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 & FRIENDLY VISITING

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 to 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 Friendly Visiting program offers older adults and adult volunteers a long-lasting and mutually beneficial connection through monthly or weekly visiting in the older adults home; both individuals are supported by a social worker through the life of the match.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to a Social Work Supervisor, Friendly Visiting Social Workers play an integral role at DOROT, fulfilling a combination of social work and programmatic responsibilities to support Friendly Visiting and the broader mission of the CCS department.

WHAT YOULL DO

Primary Responsibilities :

• Be a vital, proactive, and collaborative member of the CCS department and Friendly Visiting team, ensuring that our work with constituents reflects social work best practice and adherence to department policies.
• Carry a minimum case load of 60 Friendly Visiting matches :

Skillfully interview and match volunteers with older adults based on shared interests.

Perform in-home psychosocial assessments of older adults to assess their fit for our programs.

With Community Outreach, Advancement, and Volunteer Services teams, for ongoing promotion and recruitment of older adults and volunteers for Friendly Visiting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

WHY WORK WITH US

At DOROT, we believe that the power of connection can be transformative. Working with us means that you will have :

This position is non-exempt, and candidates can expect an annualized base salary between $50,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience.

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, disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.