GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORKER Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is currently seeking an individual to serve as a Gerontology Social Worker to supervise the delivery of services provided by the Care Coordinators, coordinate the care of clients aged 60+, and promoting equity through the identification and removal of barriers, facilitation of learning, cultivation of community, and empowerment of people. Introduction Peninsula Agency on Aging has been providing services that have enabled seniors to live independently since 1974. Our mission is to support the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents, primarily 60 years and over, by advocating, arranging, or providing vital human services. Core Competencies Our staff value and model empathy and compassion, reliability, ability, respect for all, and communicating with kindness. Key Responsibilities As the Gerontology Social Worker, you will conduct person centered assessments of clients aged 60+, and their caregivers, to determine needs and goals and develop a plan of care, coordinate agency and community services by providing information, making referrals, assisting with completing applications, and facilitating service delivery to ensure the client care plan is successful, provide (LCSW) or arrange counseling services for clients and family caregivers, assist in designing and lead professional development for PAA staff on topics that improve individual knowledge, skills, and abilities related to service provision, assist with grant writing as required, and refer all suspected situations of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Department of Social Services. Essential Skills and Experience We are looking for applicants with a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Social Work or related field, LCSW preferred, a valid driver’s license, experience assessing, coordinating services for, and interviewing older adults and caregivers, comprehensive working knowledge of new and ongoing programs and services available to assist persons 60+ and their caregivers, knowledge of current gerontological best practices, person centered practices, trauma informed care, and crisis intervention techniques, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with clients, other professional staff, community agencies, and the general public. Benefits In addition to our highly accessible central location in Newport News, Peninsula Agency on Aging offers a competitive hourly rate, vacation and sick leave, agency paid life insurance, 403b plans, and an inclusive work environment that is flexible, friendly, positive, and rewarding. Hourly Rate - $25.82, Full-time Position. Individuals age 60+ encouraged to apply.