Social Worker - Per Diem - 92nd Street Y : Job Details

Job Summary:

The 92NY Program for Cognitive Strength and Ability (PCSA) is a strength-based program for patrons with mild to moderate cognitive impairment tailored to meet their unique intellectual and cultural backgrounds while honoring their previous life experiences. PCSA is seeking a per-diem social worker to join our growing team of highly skilled professionals who facilitate this cutting-edge program.

PCSA provides intimate, small group experiences for its participants and includes opportunities for in-person conversation, intellectual and cultural engagement, cognitive stimulation, and physical exercise. Each of our current seven groups is staffed by at least one per diem social worker and auxiliary staff.

• Co-facilitate a 1 or 2 day a week group with a team of social workers and auxiliary staff.
• Create program content for daily discussion groups.
• Oversee guest musicians and artists and help guide participant engagement in their programs.
• Be available to participants and their families to provide support and resources as needed.
• Attend weekly Zoom planning meetings with the full team to case consult around individual participants, group dynamics and concerns and to plan for and strengthen program elements.

• Masters Level Social worker from an accredited program.

• Experience facilitating groups.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong interest in working with older adults.

• A background working with individuals who are experiencing cognitive loss preferred.

• A team player with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Fluent in Microsoft office suite, Zoom, UTube and other relevant technology.

The position will be in person at 92NY or at a near-by off-sight location and would require a commitment of 4 to 10 hours a week during program hours.

Programs run Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 2:30 pm.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.

Due to a high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Per Diem Compensation

$50 - $70/hour