Social Worker - Community Guardian Program

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Regular Full-Time Staff 247 West 37th Street, New York, NY, US

Salary: $66,300.00 Annually

Social Worker – Community Guardian Program

As a Social Worker, you’ll provide critical social services, advocacy, and support to vulnerable adults through JASA’s Community Guardian Program. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you’ll assess client needs, coordinate essential services, monitor client safety and well-being, and develop individualized service plans. Your work will help protect the rights and interests of adults under court-appointed guardianship while promoting their dignity, independence, and ability to remain safely in their communities.

Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Here, dedicated team members perform meaningful work that directly impacts the well-being, safety, and independence of the people and communities we serve.

Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults by advocating for their needs, connecting them with essential resources, and helping protect their safety, rights, and independence.

Work alongside an interdisciplinary team of professionals, community agencies, healthcare providers, legal services, and other partners to coordinate comprehensive client care and support.

Expand your expertise in social work, client advocacy, case management, benefits coordination, risk assessment, and community-based services while supporting individuals with complex needs.

As a Social Worker with JASA’s Community Guardian Program, you’ll oversee assigned cases, assess client needs, coordinate social services, and advocate for individuals under court-appointed guardianship throughout New York City’s five boroughs.

Maintain oversight of assigned clients and monitor their ongoing status, functioning, safety, and well-being.

Evaluate clients’ capacity to manage their own affairs and identify potential risks, including financial exploitation, neglect, and other safety concerns.

Screen clients for program eligibility, conduct triage for emergency interventions, and assess immediate and ongoing service needs.

Develop and implement individualized service plans that address client needs and promote safety, stability, and independence.

Conduct in-home, facility-based, and community visits throughout the five boroughs to assess client functioning, monitor risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of services.

Advocate on behalf of clients to help ensure their needs, rights, and interests are appropriately addressed.

Consult with supervisors regarding complex cases, high-risk situations, and circumstances requiring additional guidance or intervention.

Identify appropriate community resources and coordinate referrals based on individual client needs.

Connect clients with essential services, including housekeeping, home health aides, public assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, legal aid, protective services, and medical and psychiatric evaluations.

Screen clients for eligibility for benefits, entitlements, and other available assistance.

Provide information, referrals, and guidance to clients, families, and other involved parties.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies, healthcare providers, and service organizations to facilitate access to appropriate services.

Monitor the disbursement…