Senior Elder Justice Specialist

Senior Elder Justice Specialist / Social Worker

The Weinberg Center for Elder Justice offers comprehensive elder justice services throughout New York City and Westchester County. Our services include:

• Safe, short-term safe haven within a skilled-nursing facility
• Case management, psychosocial counseling and legal services for older adults
• Professional consultation helpline and brief client support on elder justice issues
• Program development and professional trainings on elder mistreatment and trauma-informed care

Position Overview The Senior Elder Justice Specialist will carry a small caseload of clients and will provide 1:1 trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, and case management for these individuals. They will work collaboratively with the Weinberg team in developing trauma-informed plans of care and safety plans for all clients. They will be actively advocating on behalf of clients within systems of care. The Senior Elder Justice Specialist will collaborate with the Public Health Specialist, Program Assistant and Assistant Director to complete grant reports in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions, Knowledge And Skills

• Integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
• Conduct client centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to the individual’s needs.
• Develop and give trainings for professionals about all aspects of elder mistreatment and trauma-informed care
• Provide crisis intervention, case management, and supportive counseling for Weinberg clients.
• Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort presenting information to large groups of professionals
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to attorneys, social workers, doctors, nurses, dieticians, etc.
• Proficiency in language other than English helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• LMSW or LCSW required.
• Experience preferred in geriatrics, elder abuse, health care, domestic violence, and program development.

Compensation

• Annual Salary: $80,000–$90,000
• Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)