Social Worker - Per Diem

The 92NY Program for Cognitive Strength and Ability (PCSA) is a strength-based program for patrons with mild to moderate cognitive impairment tailored to meet their unique intellectual and cultural backgrounds while honoring their previous life experiences. PCSA is seeking a per-diem social worker to join our growing team of highly skilled professionals who facilitate this cutting-edge program.

PCSA provides intimate, small group experiences for its participants and includes opportunities for in-person conversation, intellectual and cultural engagement, cognitive stimulation, and physical exercise. Each of our current seven groups is staffed by at least one per diem social worker and auxiliary staff.

Co-facilitate a 1 or 2 day a week group with a team of social workers and auxiliary staff.
• Create program content for daily discussion groups.
• Oversee guest musicians and artists and help guide participant engagement in their programs.
• Be available to participants and their families to provide support and resources as needed.
• Attend weekly Zoom planning meetings with the full team to case consult around individual participants, group dynamics and concerns and to plan for and strengthen program elements.

• Master's Level Social worker from an accredited program.

• Experience facilitating groups.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong interest in working with older adults.

• A background working with individuals who are experiencing cognitive loss preferred.

• A team player with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Fluent in Microsoft office suite, Zoom, UTube and other relevant technology.

The position will be in person at 92NY or at a near-by off-sight location and would require a commitment of 4 to 10 hours a week during program hours.

Programs run Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 2:30 pm.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.

Due to a high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Per Diem Compensation

$50 - $70/hour