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Ohel Children's Home and Family Services

Social Worker- Geriatric CareServing our Survivors at Ohel Children's Home and Family Services

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services New York, NY

Job Description

Ohel Childrens Home and Family Services is seeking a compassionate and highly qualified Social Worker to join our Geriatric Services this role you will provide essential one-on-one counseling to Holocaust survivors and their children who serve as caregivers to their elderly parents.Responsibilities:Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with Holocaust survivors and their children caregiversAssist clients in processing and unpacking vicarious trauma from their early childhood experiencesParticipate in co-facilitating online support groups for second-generation caregivers (2g) to navigate the complexities of caregiving for elderly parentsUtilize a trauma-focused mindfulness-based psychodynamic positive psychology-informed and strengths-based approach in therapyDemonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique backgrounds and experiences of our clientsCollaborate with clients to address issues related to geriatric care Alzheimers dementia and the impact on parent-child caregiver relationshipsRequirements:MSW or LMSW with experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Be comfortable working through telehealth platforms and completing in-home visits to geriatric clientsFluent in Russian and possess a mindfulness-based understanding background (preferred)Trauma-informed counseling backgroundCultural competency and sensitivity to clients backgroundsKnowledge of geriatric care Alzheimers and dementiaThis Part time hybrid position is based in the Greater New York City area.Salary: $30000- $35000 Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 30000 - 35000

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