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