Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Program Position: ELDER JUSTICE INTAKE WORKER

                             THE NEIGHBORHOOD SELF HELP BY OLDER PERSONS PROJECT, INC. 

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

                                                      Tel: (718) 542-0006 Email: Info@nshopp.org 

                                                                      Position Available 

Job Title: ELDER JUSTICE INTAKE WORKER

Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Program

Supervisor: Program Director 

Job Status: Full Time / 35hrs per week 

Job Location: Hybrid in Office/ and Work from Home

Salary Range: $50k - $55k 

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 in the Bronx that includes Community Care Network Program (CCNP); VIP Elder Abuse Program and Crime Victims Assistance Program; 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 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 Intake Worker will report directly to the Elder Justice Program Director and/or Assistant Director. The position requires a Bachelor’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, reporting to alternate sites, 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, the Elder Justice Intake Worker is specifically responsible for the following: 

• Determine preliminary eligibility and complete intake along with preliminary assessments on victims seeking information, support, and services; 
• Initiate Supportive Counseling at time of Intake for self-referrals; 
• Provide information and referral to victims or professionals of other internal/external programs; 
• Assist social workers with follow-up calls for telephone reassurance; 
• Support training peers/interns; 
• Provide Program Director/Assisted Director with completed intake and screening reports; 
• Complete and Monitor CD tracker and Referral Link; 
• Maintain complete and well-written client case records; 
• Complete various worker logs, performance target outcome tracking, and statistical reports in a timely manner amongst other administrative requirements as assigned by a supervisor;  

• Involvement in a supervisory relationship with the PD/AD and accept peer-to-peer supervision; 
• Work cross-collaboratively with other key SHOPP staff in efforts to maximize SHOPP’s vision and    mission in serving the community; 
• 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; 
• Adhere to NYC Aging and other relevant government guidelines, regulations, procedures, and compliance expectations; 
• Assist with annual outreach plan to promote Elder Justice program and other SHOPP services in the community, social media, community boards, etc.; 
• Conduct Elder Abuse Community Prevention workshops and presentations when needed as a back-up to the team; 
• Identify and maintain collaborative relationships in Elder Justice network; 
• Coordinate and collaborate with Outreach worker to develop innovative program promotion ideas, etc.; 
• Participate in events/conferences during off-hours (after 5 pm) or assist with tabling during community fairs during weekends when needed; 
• Attend periodic City Council meetings during off hours as assigned; 
• Report to assigned alternative office location as assigned by supervisor; 
• Attend periodic training and skill development workshops; 
• Participate in SHOPP staff training programs, staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned; 
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor. 

*To apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter to: t.rodriguez@nshopp.org  ATTN: Tynisha Rodriguez

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