JEWISH ASSOCIATION SERVING THE AGING

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1 JEWISH ASSOCIATION SERVING THE AGING JOB TITLE: LOCATION: STATUS: REPORTS TO: Social Worker IA Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, NY Union DC1707/Exempt/Full-time Project Director or designee Excellent opportunity to serve as a Social Worker IA in our Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Queens Adult Protective Services Programs with JASA, metropolitan New York's largest not-for-profit organization serving the aging population. JASA's mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of the aging in the New York metropolitan area so that they can remain in the community with dignity and autonomy. Founded in 1968, JASA is one of New York's largest and most-trusted agencies serving tens of thousands of older adults in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island. JASA provides life sustaining programs for seniors and peace of mind for their families and friends. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of a Masters' level supervisor, responsible for the provision of crisis intervention, protective services and social casework on a voluntary or involuntary basis to a caseload of mentally and physically impaired, abused, and/or neglected older clients. In accordance with the standards of the social work profession, agency policies, and requirements of the funding source the individual will perform the duties itemized below. Conducts preliminary screening of applicants for service at case intake; screens for program eligibility; conducts triage for emergency intervention; ascertains short-term needs; and provides accurate and appropriate information and referral services to clients, families, and collaterals. Provides in-home and in-office assessments of the social and emotional needs of the older adult client and his/her family; utilizes prescribed standardized assessment instruments (i.e. PSA, EISEP-PATH); and secures appropriate assistance of other social work and/or professional consultants. Develops and implements written case plans to provide a full range of social services for older adult clients and family, including: o Provides individual and family counseling and guidance to resolve problems of the client(s) and family. o Prepares and disseminates 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 suggests methods used to cope and preserve individual functioning and autonomy. o Prepares specific information about health, welfare, education and recreation services available to serve the older client. o Screens client eligibility and applications for appropriate benefits and entitlement. o Arranges for direct provision of services such as homemaker, home health aide, public assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, emergency cash relief, legal aid, protective services, vocational placement, medical and psychiatric examination and therapy, housing, etc. o Evaluates clients' capacity to manage their own affairs and protect themselves from financial exploitation. o Assists in securing needed and legitimate financial management or guardianship

2 arrangements. o Disburses monies as issued through JASA relief funds or client financial management services to secure needed goods and services. o Refers to, and maintains a cooperative relationship with, other community agencies to meet the needs of clients. Conducts ongoing in-home visits to evaluate client functioning, monitor risk, assess the status of current services, and update and revise the case plan; seeks appropriate guidance from the supervisor in situations requiring clarification and consultation. Extended Hours and Emergency Schedules: o May be required to carry a beeper/phone on evenings, weekends and holidays, with this responsibility shared by professional and supervisory staff on a rotating basis. May be called upon to respond to a crisis and to either spend time on the telephone or assist a client in-person. o In crisis situations, (e.g., "cold weather days") requiring visitation of clients lacking heat, or scheduled appointments for emergency medical or psychiatric examinations, or initiation of emergency homecare services, or implementation of court-ordered protective actions, may be instructed to report to work during times other than the normally scheduled work week, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Supervises community aides, interns and volunteers. Represents and interprets the agency at community conferences and meetings. Participates in training and unit meetings. Completes required case records, reports and statistics within mandated timeframes, utilizing computers, if so required. Handles special assignments and duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an Accredited College or University with a B.S.W. or other BA-level degree or equivalent, preferably in psychology or gerontology. Good writing/record keeping skills. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. 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 Yiddish/Russian/Spanish/Patois may be helpful. Ability to understand and appreciate the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and their families. Salary is competitive. Strong benefits include major medical, dental, life insurance, pension, 403(b), 4 weeks of vacation, several paid holidays, and much more! Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@jasa.org. Please indicate any of the following in the subject line: Social Worker IA Manhattan Social Worker IA Brooklyn Social Worker IA Bronx Social Worker IA Queens SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR PURPOSES OF ADAAA JASA is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment

3 JEWISH ASSOCIATION SERVING THE AGING JOB TITLE: LOCATION: STATUS: REPORTS TO: Social Worker III Manhattan, NY Union DC1707/Exempt/Full-time Project Director or designee Immediate opening! Excellent opportunity to serve as a Social Worker III for our Community Guardian Program with JASA, metropolitan New York's largest not-for-profit organization serving the aging population. JASA's mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of the aging in the New York metropolitan area so that they can remain in the community with dignity and autonomy. Founded in 1968, JASA is one of New York's largest and most-trusted agencies serving tens of thousands of older adults in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island. JASA provides life sustaining programs for seniors and peace of mind for their families and friends. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The provision of crisis intervention, protective services and social casework on a voluntary or involuntary basis to a caseload of mentally and physically impaired, abused, and/or neglected older clients, in accordance with the standards of the social work profession, agency policies, and requirements of the funding source: Preliminary screening of applicants for service at case intake, screening for program eligibility, conducting triage for emergency intervention, ascertaining short-term need, and providing accurate and offering appropriate information and referral services to clients, families and collaterals. The provision of In-Home and In-Office Assessment of the social and emotional needs of the older adult client and his family, utilizing prescribed standardized assessment instruments (i.e. PSA, EISEP-PATH); securing where appropriate the assistance of other social work and/or other professional consultants. The development and implementation of a written case plan for the provision of the full range of social services for the older adult client(s) and family, including: o Individual and family counseling and guidance in the resolution of problems of the client(s) and family. o 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. o The provision of specific information about health, welfare, education and recreation services available to serve the older client. o Screening of client eligibility, and application for such benefits and entitlements as may be available and helpful. o The arrangement for direct provision of services such as homemaker, home health aide, public assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, emergency cash relief, legal aid, protective services, vocational placement, medical and psychiatric examination and therapy, housing, etc. o Evaluation of clients' capacity to manage their own affairs and protect themselves from

4 financial exploitation. Assistance in securing needed and legitimate financial management or guardianship arrangements. Disbursement of monies as issued through JASA relief funds or client financial management services, to secure needed goods and services for older clients. o Referral to, and maintenance of cooperative relationships with other community agencies, to meet the needs of clients. Ongoing in-home visits to clients to evaluate client functioning, monitor risk, assess the status of current services, and update and revise the case plan; seeking appropriate guidance from the supervisor in situations requiring clarification and consultation. Extended Hours - Social Workers may be required to carry a beeper on evenings, weekends and holidays, with this responsibility shared by professional and supervisory staff on a rotating basis. Should the worker be called upon to respond to a crisis, and to either spend time on the telephone or assist the client in person, subject to supervisory approval, JASA will provide door to door transportation, meals allowances, and the worker will receive compensatory time for time spent in travel and rendering service. Emergency Schedules - In certain crisis situations, such as "cold weather days" requiring visitation of clients lacking heat, or scheduled appointments for emergency medical or psychiatric examinations, or initiation of emergency homecare services, or implementation of court-ordered protective actions; the worker may be instructed to report to work during times other than the normally scheduled work week, including evenings, weekends and holidays. JASA will provide door to door transportation, meals allowances, and the worker will receive compensatory time from time of home departure to time of return. Supervises BA-level social work staff, community aides, interns and volunteers. Represents and interprets the agency at community conferences and meetings. Participates in training and unit meetings. Completes required case records, reports and statistics within mandated timeframes, utilizing computers, if so required. Performs such other duties as assigned. 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. LMSW Required Good writing/record keeping skills. Ability to read, write, speak, understand English. Ability to travel to clients' homes using mass transit, and to negotiate any steps and barriers in clients' residences. Knowledge of Yiddish/Russian/Spanish/Patois may be helpful. An understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values have as they relate to serving clients and families. Salary is competitive. Strong benefits include major medical, dental, life insurance, pension, 403(b), 4 weeks of vacation, several paid holidays, and much more! Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@jasa.org. Please indicate Social Worker III - CGP in the subject line. SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR PURPOSES OF ADAAA JASA is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment

5 JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE AGED JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Status: Quality Assurance & Compliance Associate Admin/Exempt/Full-Time Reports To: Compliance Officer General Responsibilities: The Quality Assurance & Compliance Associate performs quality assurance (QA) functions for the JASA Services division and supports compliance for all JASA affiliates. This role includes: Ensuring that clinical documentation meets regulatory guidelines and requirements and quality of service in mental health, adult protective services, case management, naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) and other programs as needed. Assisting with compliance-related tasks in the Compliance Officer s absence or when deemed necessary by the Compliance Officer. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Performs concurrent and ongoing review of documentation provided by JASA services. Maintains records of clinical reviews and QA activities. Completes utilization reviews (UR) for mental health programs. Notifies senior management of potential or existing issues that relate to quality of service and helps to develop remedial or corrective steps. Recommends administrative and operational policy changes related to performance improvement or QA. Identifies, plans and implements training programs for services and support staff regarding QA/UR issues. Provides guidance and instruction to program managers and staff as needed regarding QA/UR issues. Provides statistics and reports to management as requested. Quality Assurance & Compliance Associate

6 Collaborates with program managers to implement action plans aimed at performance improvement and confirms that corrective actions have been implemented. Serves on the Critical Incident Review Committee, the Quality Management Committee, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) project and others as needed. Arranges and holds regular meetings (no less than quarterly) with program supervisors to review findings of recent chart reviews and confirms ongoing compliance. Supports peer review function as part of agency QA responsibilities. Performs other related tasks as requested or assigned. Assists with contract compliance. Requirements: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master of Social Work degree. New York State License in Social Work (LCSW preferred, LMSW considered). Minimum of three (3) years experience in a social services agency preferred. Knowledge of DFTA-funded programs and Article 31 mental health clinics preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps. Ability to plan and execute in-service education and training programs. Demonstrated organizational, analytical and communications skills. Salary is competitive. Strong benefits include major medical, dental, life insurance, pension, 403(b), generous leave, several paid holidays, and much more! Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@jasa.org. Please indicate Quality Assurance & Compliance Associate - LCSW in the subject line. SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR PURPOSES OF ADAAA JASA is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment Quality Assurance & Compliance Associate