Social Worker- RKC

The Actors Fund, a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a dynamic Social Worker to provide social services to residents 60+. The Rodney Kirk Center is a residence based social services program offering services and activities to help older residents stay socially engaged, maintain their independence allowing them to safely age-in-place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position provides direct services to residents 60+, their families and significant others including intake and assessment, intensive clinical case management, individual and group counseling as well as coordination of discharge planning with hospitals and long-term care facilities to ensure safe discharge planning for residents returning home. The social worker will also manage annual outreach to residents who are 75+ years. Collaborating with the Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, this position will have opportunities to develop and present seminars that address social and health related needs particular to older adults as well as facilitate events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Masters in Social Work from and accredited School of Social Work 
• State licensure (or eligibility) are required. 
• Strong case management and advocacy skills.
• Experience in working with seniors or those addressing significant health issues is helpful, as well as a familiarity with public benefits.

PREFERRED QUALITIES 

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Active engagement in individual and group clinical supervision.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

This is a full-time salaried position based in The Rodney Kirk Center, Manhattan Plaza. The Actors Fund offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health and dental plan options, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and TransitCheck commuter benefit.

TO APPLY

Apply online by clicking the blue button above or below. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations. 

ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND

The Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services. 

In an effort to protect our fellow employees and visitors, the Entertainment Community Fund requires all employees to receive the COVID-19 Vaccination subject to accommodations required by law.

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For more about the Entertainment Community Fund, please visit: www.entertainmentcommunity.org.

The Entertainment Community Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Built into the value statement of the Entertainment Community Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all. We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.