Location and Job Title:

Case Worker and Jewish Program Manager
Educational Alliance
197 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002

Principal Responsibilities:

Sirovich Center for Balanced Living is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City's original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

Assist in carrying out the mission of Project ORE in providing a range of social services to older adults who meet some combination of experiencing social isolation, having mental illness, being homeless or formerly homeless, low-income, Jewish, or otherwise at risk. Provide on-site case management support to vulnerable older adults. Offer a Jewish experience to members through weekly Shabbat oneg, Torah study, and special programming and meals around major Jewish holidays

Direct Services: 65%

• Conduct intake assessments;
• Assist clients with benefits and entitlements;
• Provide information and referrals to clients as needed;
• Work with clients to schedule or reschedule appointments;
• Facilitate classes and groups for ORE and Sirovich clients;
• Support clinical staff in providing direct client care;
• Input case notes within 3 days of service provided into PeerPlace, DFTA's online database for dual-enrolled clients;
• Maintain appropriate case files and documentation for submission to the Department for the Aging (DFTA) for dual-enrolled clients.

Jewish Programming: 20%

• Avodah:
  1. Recruit, train, and oversee interns to conduct behavioral interventions
  2. Maintain regular contact with Avodah Service Corps Director;
  3. Monitor and ensure payment of Avodah Corps Network health insurance, if applicable;
• Build and maintain relationships with Jewish partner organizations;
• Design and execute programming for major Jewish holidays;
• Arrange and coordinate special meals for major Jewish holidays which may take place during evening or weekend hours;
• Plan and lead weekly Shabbat programming.

Other: 15%

• Plan and organize recreational day trips for clients;
• Assist in planning and staffing special events which may take place during evening or weekend hours;
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required;
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required;
• 3 years of professional experience working with vulnerable populations;
• High level of self-motivation and a commitment to working as a member of a team in a high-volume direct service program with individuals who have extensive needs;
• Knowledge of Jewish culture and practice;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Occasional hospital/benefits office visits as required;
• Strong attention to detail.

Salary:

$28

Agency Information:

A nonprofit beacon of hope for over 130 years, as a historically Jewish organization Educational Alliance believes in the power of communities to lift up people of all ages and turn strangers into neighbors. We offer high-quality, affordable education programs, health services, and diverse cultural enrichment right where New Yorkers live and raise their families. We make the city a brighter, friendlier and more supportive place. Our community centers offer multi-generational programs that push boundaries and break barriers, sharing critical tools to foster relationships and advance the well-being of people in New York City.

Our pioneering educational programs--like 2Generation Head Start, and courses ranging from art to fitness, career readiness to citizenship--are carefully curated and developed with our city's residents in mind. We offer dozens of options and we never stop innovating to help people of all ages grow, connect, and engage.

Guided by Jewish values, Educational Alliance celebrates the differences and individuality every person brings when they walk through our doors because we know that there is more that connects us than keeps us divided. Today, our reach extends beyond the city as our innovative programs serve as models for other organizations to adopt and implement in their communities. We invite you to join us as we partner with our neighbors, strengthen our city, and pave the way for more generations of New Yorkers to live enriched and fulfilling lives - because you belong here.