SAGE is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization as well as a local direct service provider in New York City that offers supportive services and resources for LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people and provides cultural competency training for aging providers.

Reports to:               Director of Resident Services, NYC Housing

Status:                       Full-time / Nonexempt

Salary Range:         $41k- $51K

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide light touch case management, information, referrals, and advocacy to older adults; perform intakes/assessments under the review of a Licensed Social Worker home visits and provide case management to SAGE constituents
  • Conduct of benefit and entitlement eligibility assessments, and assist clients with public benefits applications and other entitlement programs and opportunities
  • Conduct group workshops/programs/support groups as needed
  • Collect and enter all participant and service unit data in database(s) thoroughly and timely, in accord with organizational policies and regulatory mandates
  • Perform tabling and other outreach at neighborhood events
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned
  • Assessing older adult needs and developing care plan strategies
  • Providing support and resources, good relationships with external providers and developing linkages to community resources
  • Research and referrals based on the care plan goals
  • Assisting with benefits such as Access A Ride or Visiting Nurse services, Meals on Wheels
  • Responding to crisis situations, developing follow up report details and
  • Communicating with family members and other stakeholders involved in the older adults’ care plan

Required Skills/Qualifications

  • BA or work experience in the human services field, job role and/or population served
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Flexible and dependable – this position requires some flexibility around scheduling; some evening or occasional weekend hours may be
  • Ability to work independently as well as a member of a
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to organize files, schedules, dates and information.
  • Self-directed and able to work with light supervision.
  • Computer-literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn other pertinent software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with LGBTQ+ aging issues and cultural and linguistic competency regarding age, ability, sexuality, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, class and other characteristics that affect the lives of diverse older
  • Familiarity with social and aging services networks and
  • Ability to speak or write in

Location

Position based at SAGE Ingersoll program location in Fort Greene, Brooklyn; travel between the above and other locations within the metropolitan area required, in accordance with Participants’ needs and program necessity.

Schedule

Full-time, 35 hours/week; generally, 8:30 – 4:30 Monday – Friday, with schedule adjustments as needed per program necessity

Compensation

Competitive salary; SAGE offers a competitive benefits package as well as an exciting and unique work environment.

How to Apply: Please click here to begin the application process. Contact careers@sageusa.org if you have any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.