Senior Elder Justice Specialist

The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Justice At the Hebrew Home at Riverdale Senior Elder Justice Specialist - Immediate Full Time Opportunity

Reports to:

Director and Managing Attorney

Hours:

Full Time (M – F, 9 am – 5 pm)

The Elder Justice Specialist will assist the Weinberg team in the intake process, admissions, case management, discharge plans, and safety plans for all clients. They will be actively advocating with the district attorneys’ offices, family, criminal, housing court and supreme court personnel and judges, NYPD, NYCHA, private and community guardian programs, and other social service agencies as well as testify in court hearings as needed.

The EJS will collaborate with the Public Health Specialist, Program Assistant and Assistant Director to complete grant reports in a timely manner and will also manage the administration, collection and follow‑up of all safety assessments completed with River Spring Living admissions, while working collaboratively with care teams.

• Learn and integrate a trauma‑informed, client‑centered approach, using an anti‑oppressive lens, into your work with residents.
• Conduct client‑centered safety assessments and safety planning suited to the individual’s needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive listening.
• Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and well organized.
• 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.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend hours required.

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)