Social Worker -VIP Elder Justice Program

THE NEIGHBORHOOD SELF HELP BY OLDER PERSONS PROJECT, INC. 

      975 KELLY STREET SUITE 401 BRONX, NEW YORK 10459-3477 

                  Tel: (718) 542-0006 Email: [email protected] 

                                      Position Available 

Job Title: Social Worker

Dept: VIP Elder Justice 

Supervisor: Program Director

Job Status: Full Time / 35hrs per week 

Job Location: Hybrid in Office/ and Work from Home

Salary Range: $68k - $70k 

Founded in 1980, Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project (SHOPP) is a non-profit social service agency located in the Bronx serving older adults and families caring for an ill, frail, or disabled loved one. SHOPP’s mission is based on the philosophy of self-help. We believe that older adults are capable of helping themselves and helping others improve their capacity to deal with the physical, emotional, social, and financial challenges they face as they age. 

SHOPP has several service programs that includes Community Care Network Program (CCNP); VIP Elder Justice; NY Connects of the Bronx; Case Management & Friendly Visiting Program; Caregivers Program, Lafayette Estates NORC Program; Older Adult Centers: Casa Boricua, Leon, Soundview, and Guess. 

The Neighborhood SHOPP Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Program focuses on alleviating
the effects of domestic violence and crime and prevent victimization to older Bronx and Manhattan
community district 12 residents. We believe that older adults should be in a safe environment and be
able to recognize and deal appropriately with threatening situations to minimize risk to themselves. The
Elder Justice Social worker will report directly to the Elder Justice Program Director and/or Assistant
Director. The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field with a minimum of 1-2
years of experience working in a social service/non-profit setting. Knowledge of domestic violence
and/or older adult community-based services is preferred. In addition, the candidate must be
comfortable with public speaking, conducting home visits, multi-tasking, team building, critical thinking,
empathy, time management, cultural competency, and knowledge of using Microsoft office applications
while working in a hybrid operation.

Job Description:
With a Hybrid work schedule, reporting to the office a minimum of twice per week or as assigned by the
supervisor, the Elder Justice Social Worker is specifically responsible for the following:

• Complete initial virtual phone assessments and develop safety plans for both Bronx and South
Elder Justice Contracts;
• Conduct home visits in the Bronx or Manhattan CD 12;
• Attend Family/Housing court as needed in the Bronx or Manhattan CD 12;
• Escort clients to NYPD Precincts as needed;
• Assist with supporting and training peers/interns;
• Maintain complete and well-written client case records;
• Maintain a caseload with client contact activity every thirty days for program compliance;
• Perform Intake on rotation as assigned;
• Provide case assistance to victims of elder abuse, including information and referral, benefit and
entitlement assistance, supportive contact, advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention, and followup.

• Develop and Implement a minimum of two community prevention workshops activities
(virtually and in-person) per fiscal year to the Bronx and Manhattan communities served;
• Conduct outreach events during off hours when needed;
• Attend periodic City Council meetings during off hours as assigned;
• Report to assigned alternative office location as assigned by supervisor;
• Identify and maintain collaborative relationships in the victim’s assistance network; provide
information and referral to other appropriate agencies as needed and identify community
resources for consultation and referral;
• Attend periodic training and skill development workshops; participate in biweekly case
consultations and supervision conferences as assigned;
• Complete various worker logs, performance target outcome tracking, and statistical reports in a
timely manner amongst other administrative requirements as assigned by a supervisor;
• Participate in SHOPP staff training programs, staff meetings, Advisory Committee Meetings and
other meetings as assigned;
• Work cross-collaboratively with other key SHOPP staff in efforts to maximize SHOPP’s vision and
mission in serving the community;
• Involvement in a supervisory relationship with the PD/AD and accept peer-to-peer supervision;
• Coordinate and collaborate with other agencies such as Adult Protective Services, NYPD, the
Bronx/Manhattan District Attorney's Office, NYC Aging Elderly Justice Services to ensure that
victims are provided with timely and effective intervention;
• Participate in monthly Enhanced Multi-Disciplinary Team (EMDT) meetings;
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.

Background Check Notice:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

SHOPP is an equal-opportunity employer that fosters a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Incentive Benefits: Commuter Benefits, Dental Insurance, Employee Discount, Flexible Spending Account, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off,403(b) Retirement Plan, Vision insurance.

[email protected] ATTN: Tynisha Rodriguez - Chief Program Officer

The VIP Program is funded by the NYC Aging

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