Social Worker –Mandarin​/Cantonese, Korean or Vietnamese Speaking

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Case Management Regular Full-Time Staff 161 Corbin Place, Brooklyn, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $66,300.00 Annually

JASA is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Brooklyn Case Management Program.
Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages is required:
Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese.

In this role, you will support older adults and their families by conducting assessments, developing individualized service plans, providing counseling and guidance, and connecting clients with essential benefits and community resources. Your language skills will help you build trusting relationships, facilitate effective communication, and ensure that older adults and their families can access the services and support they need.

You will play an important role in helping older adults maintain their independence, address challenges, and remain safe and supported in their homes and communities.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hours Per Week: 35 hours

At JASA, our mission is to help older New Yorkers live independently with dignity and purpose. As a member of our Brooklyn Case Management Program, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by helping them navigate complex systems, access essential services, and remain connected to their communities.

Your ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese will be especially valuable in supporting older adults and families who prefer to communicate in one of these languages.

Meaningful Impact: Help older adults maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Culturally Responsive Care: Use your language skills to build trust, improve communication, and help clients navigate services in ways that respect their cultural backgrounds and preferences.

Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals and community partners to coordinate comprehensive services.

Professional Growth: Expand your social work and case management skills while contributing to JASA’s mission of serving older New Yorkers.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients in their homes and/or the office, utilizing the NYC Aging data system as required.
• Develop and maintain written case plans tailored to each client's needs, circumstances, and goals.
• Provide counseling, guidance, and education to clients and their families, using your language skills to support effective communication when appropriate.
• Screen clients for eligibility for benefits, entitlements, and other available assistance programs.
• Reassess client needs and monitor services to ensure that appropriate support is provided.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete client records and case documentation.

• Coordinate referrals and services, including transportation, home care, Meals on Wheels, public assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, emergency financial assistance, legal aid, protective services, vocational placement, medical and psychiatric services, and housing assistance.
• Assess clients' needs related to decision‑making capacity, financial exploitation, and other potential risks.
• Assist clients with financial management needs and, when appropriate, explore guardianship or other arrangements to protect their interests.
• Help eligible clients access and coordinate JASA and NYC Aging relief funds.
• Connect clients with…