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Brooklyn, New York · Hybrid

Social Worker (Bilingual in Russian/English) - Holocaust Survivor Former Soviet Union

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$66k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Summary

Provide casework services and advocate for clients in the Holocaust Survivor Program.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
  • Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits
  • Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate
  • Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans
  • Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed
  • Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate
  • Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames
  • Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
  • Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner
  • Facilitate and assist at social, recreational and other group activities and events
  • Supervise social work students (if applicable)
  • Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
  • Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
  • Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards

Salary Range: $54,000 - $66,400 per year commensurate with experience AND Educational Credentials.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors required; MSW preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity
  • Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

  • Business office environment with phone and computer use, travel via public transportation. This position may have the ability to work from home 2-3 times per week.

Key Responsibilities

Provide casework services, advocacy, and supportive counseling to Holocaust survivors while managing care plans and documentation. Facilitate social and recreational group activities and assist with client entitlements and benefit applications.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required, with a Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with bilingual fluency in Russian and English.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client IntakeCare PlanningCase DocumentationData System ManagementMulti-taskingRussian LanguageEnglish Language

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$54k–$66kSocial Work median $72k (middle half $66k–$81k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$56k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York602 active6,550 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 44% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 6% offer loan repayment661 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,568 in the last 30 days1,507 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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