Social Service Liaison

Name: Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County
Price range: $

JOB SUMMARY:

The Social Service Liaison (SSL) at JFS, coordinates resources and services in response to individual client needs; organizing activities and complex planning in a high pace environment. The SSL is an active participating member of an interdisciplinary team contributing to team goal setting. The SSL acts as a consultant to the clinical team, other agency staff members, and community partners.

JOB SPECIFICS:

Stationed on-site (i.e. Margate Terrace, Shalom House) to assist residents in identifying and accessing resources and any paperwork assistance needed including but not limited to entitlements, insurance, or housing recertification.
Continual assessment and intervention of any mental health, physical or cognitive decline.
Facilitate any coordination needed with other providers and/or family members to/from hospital, rehab, or long-term care facilities.
Develops wellness and social activities to support the needs of older adults including virtual, as needed.
Refers to vetted service partners and community resources and develops relationships with outside organizations to enhance service delivery to consumers.
Identifies collaborates with and helps develop consumers' network of support to best support them.

Requirements:

Education - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work or related field.
Experience – Preferably at least one year of work in the human services field working with older adults.
Ability to work effectively with staff, community networks, and consumers.
Position requires the ability to drive. When using an agency or own vehicle, an employee must have a Valid NJ driver’s license and proof of NJ Auto Insurance ($100,000-$300,000). Driving will be suspended without these two forms of proof filed in Human Resources (Personnel file), annually.