SAGE is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBTQ+ elders and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, and provides cultural competency training for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations.

Reports to: Director of Resident Services, NYC Housing

Status: Full-time / Nonexempt

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 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 accordance 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, Visiting Nurse services, or Meals on Wheels
  • Responding to crisis situations, developing follow-up report details and recommendations
  • Communicating with family members and other stakeholders involved in the older person’s care plan services

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 skills
  • Flexible and dependable – this position requires some flexibility around scheduling; some evening or occasional weekend hours may be required
  • Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
  • 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 the 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 people
  • Familiarity with social and aging services networks and supports
  • Ability to speak or write in Spanish

Location: Position based at SAGE Center Bronx at Crotona Pride House; 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: The salary range for this position is $46,198- $57,784

How to Apply:  Please click here to begin the application process. Contact careers@sageusa.org if you have any questions.
*All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on 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.