Job Information
City of New York Associate-Case Management in New York, New York
Job Description
With an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.775 million older New Yorkers, the NYC Department for the Aging is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and creating a community-care approach that reflects a model age-inclusive city.
NYC Aging Silver Corps Program seeks a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual to assist Older Adult clients with providing service to their communities while securing credentials/certifications in "in-demand sectors". The goal is to help assist clients to secure employment after completing the Silver Corp program.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Conduct orientations, workshops, individual assessments, and other programmatic duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Enter, track, and analyze program data; actively participate in developing a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) culture.
Provide strength-based case management and counseling to older adults throughout their time in the program.
Develop and facilitate retention events for all program participants.
Engage participant stakeholders, such as families and community partners to ensure success for program participants.
Identify resources for referrals and case management assistance.
Work in partnership with participants to identify appropriate training that meets their career goals.
Monitor participants progress in completing all phases of the program; verify and distribute milestone awards.
Attend internal/external meetings.
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.