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Selfhelp Community Services
New York, New York

Social Worker (Bilingual in Mandarin/English Speaking) - Mantin Lande Affordable Housing

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64K - $66.4K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary:

Assesses clients' needs and eligibility for in-home services, entitlements and benefits, supervises casework, support, volunteer and Chore staff, and creates and maintains community outreach efforts.

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 ranges: $64,000 -$ 66,400 commensurate with experience

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
  • Bilingual Mandarin/Cantonese

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

  • Business office environment with phone and computer use, travel via public transportation.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves assessing client eligibility for in-home services and benefits while managing casework and community outreach. Key duties include conducting intakes, developing care plans, and providing supportive counseling to clients.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required, though a Master of Social Work (MSW) is preferred. Candidates must be bilingual in Mandarin/Cantonese and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementClient AssessmentBilingual CantoneseAdvocacyCare PlanningData EntryInterpersonal Communication

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 27 employers

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$80k-100k
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$100k-120k
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$120k-140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 13.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 78% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.