Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on430, East 6th Street, Alphabet City, Manhattan Community Board 3, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10009, United States
About Educational Alliance
Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. As a proud Jewish organization with a 135+ year legacy, we provide transformational services to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan's Lower East Side and East Village. Our best-in-class programming spans education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.
About the Weinberg Center for Balanced Living
The Weinberg Center for Balanced Living (WCBL) is an innovative Older Adult Center serving adults ages 60 and older, with primary languages including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Russian. Integrated into EA's Manny Cantor Center (MCC) and funded by the New York City Department for the Aging (NYC Aging), WCBL offers a holistic program designed to meet the varied needs, abilities, and interests of older adults. WCBL's programs make it a premier destination for older New Yorkers, supporting physical and nutritional health, artistic development, cultural and social engagement, and providing critical social services that help members age in place with dignity.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW, to play a key role on an interdisciplinary team supporting the holistic wellness of older adults. In this position, you will maintain a caseload of older adult clients from WCBL and EA 202 Housing (Podell and Alliance Apartments). You will assist clients with complex issues related to aging by facilitating client-led goal setting, providing concrete case assistance, referrals, and routine follow-up, as well as offering psychoeducation, advocacy, and supportive contact. Additionally, you will coordinate and develop regular group workshops to address shared needs and promote community well-being.
Equal Opportunity
Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
430, East 6th Street, Alphabet City, Manhattan Community Board 3, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10009, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide onsite task supervision to the WCBL social services team
- check_circleAssign cases to social services staff and interns
- check_circleConduct intakes and comprehensive assessments of older adult clients
- check_circleFormulate ongoing care plans and recommend intervention strategies
- check_circleFacilitate psychosocial, psychoeducational, and mental health workshops
- check_circleMaintain documentation and enter notes in the NYC Aging electronic record
- check_circleCoordinate with internal partners and external agencies to ensure best client care
- check_circleEnsure access to interpretation and translation services for clients
- check_circleSupport office and meal programs and organize WCBL events
- check_circleAssist clients with obtaining concrete services and completing benefit applications
Requirements
- verifiedLMSW license
- verified3+ years of experience as an LMSW
- verified2+ years of supervisory experience
- verifiedSIFI-certified or SIFI-eligible
- verifiedBilingual (English/Cantonese or English/Spanish) preferred
- verifiedKnowledge of local resources and entitlements
- verifiedKnowledge of age-related neurological changes
- verifiedKnowledge of MS Office
- verifiedAbility to travel between Lower East Side/East Village sites
Nice to Have
Bilingual (English/Cantonese or English/Spanish)
Benefits & Perks
check_circleGenerous PTO Policycheck_circleMedical, Dental & Vision Insurancecheck_circlePension Plancheck_circle403b Retirement PlansDiscount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW at Educational Alliance
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A Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW at Educational Alliance is responsible for the following: Provide onsite task supervision to the WCBL social services team; Assign cases to social services staff and interns; Conduct intakes and comprehensive assessments of older adult clients; and Formulate ongoing care plans and recommend intervention strategies.
What are the requirements for this Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW at Educational Alliance position, applicants should have: LMSW license; 3+ years of experience as an LMSW; 2+ years of supervisory experience; SIFI-certified or SIFI-eligible; Bilingual (English/Cantonese or English/Spanish) preferred; and Knowledge of local resources and entitlements.
Where is the Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW role at Educational Alliance located?expand_more
Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW at Educational Alliance is based in 430, East 6th Street, Alphabet City, Manhattan Community Board 3, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10009, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Educational Alliance has listed this Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW role as on-site.
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Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW at Educational Alliance typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW at Educational Alliance include LMSW; Sifi; English; Cantonese; Spanish; and MS Office.
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Senior Social Worker Supervisor, LMSW at Educational Alliance is part of the social work job category on Recrutus.