Outreach Social Worker, Center in the Park

Posted by on February 2, 2009

[posted 1/24/2009]

Center in the Park – Outreach Social Worker.

Center in the Park, a nationally accredited community senior center, is seeking a candidate with a BSW/related degree for its In-Home Support Program, which helps older adults remain safely in their own homes.  The Outreach Social Worker will provide social services for homebound older adults in Northwest Philadelphia.  The position will work cooperatively with social services and center staff in planning and implementing outreach programs in the Northwest Philadelphia community with other senior centers, Latino and Asian community sites and other appropriate venues; research local culturally specific resources and maintain up-to-date resource information from local, state and national organizations; and maintain a caseload of In-Home Support Program clients.

Social Workers are required to conduct home visits, therefore a car and valid insurance is necessary. The position is full time. Email resume and cover letter to Courtney White at cwhite@centerinthepark.org or fax to her attention at 215-849-3195.