Bronx Community Senior Center is looking to hire a Full Time Case Worker to work 35 hours per week. Prior experience working in Senior Citizen Community centers. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS · Ensure member records, registration, intake, and permission forms are accurate and current. · Provide information on entitlements or make referrals to individuals trained to deal with entitlements. · Conduct in-office interviews with clients for assessment/reassessment and follow-up. · Be knowledgeable and familiar with entitlements, programs, and procedures. · Maintain accurate and current member files i.e., registration, intake, waiver, and permission forms. · Maintain written records of contacts with clients. · Responsible for establishing and maintaining the Telephone Reassurance service. · Train Telephone Reassurance Volunteers. · Coordinate and supervise telephone reassurance schedules. · Responsible for the collection and compilation of all supporting documentation for Case Assistance and Telephone Reassurance. · Responsible for maintaining STARS client data profiles current and accurate. · Conduct membership registrations. · Perform other duties as needed. MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience. BENEFITS · 40l K · Dental Insurance · Health insurance · Life insurance · Paid time off · Vision insurance · Aflac (optional) Experience: Case Management: 1 year OTHER REQUIREMENTS: May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified. Language: English (Required) Spanish (Preferred) Schedule: 7-hour shift - Monday to Friday
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