GenPride is seeking a social worker to join GenPride's growing program to provide specialized services for LGBTQ seniors. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior resources in Seattle/King County and an affinity for the LGBTQ midlife and older community. Those with direct experience in a senior center or similar environment are encouraged to apply. This position will provide information, assistance, referrals, outreach, as well as problem-solve, case-manage, develop resources for and provide support to caregivers, facilitate support groups, and assist with housing needs, food insecurity, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide information and referrals, case management, and follow-up on participants requesting resources.
• Assess caregiver needs among our community and create opportunities for support groups and other means of providing support and resources.
• Facilitate caregiver support group.
• Work with participants to identify barriers they may be facing.
• Prepare both immediate and long-term goals based on a progressive engagement model.
• Conduct strengths-based assessments as needed to help in goal setting.
• Build rapport, provide support, and advocate for a diverse range of clients, including individuals who may be actively using substances and/or living with mental/physical health challenges.
• Participate in verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention in emergent situations and be willing to assist other staff as needed to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Observe/follow guidelines on confidentiality rights of clients and respect their privacy.
• Act as a liaison for participants when dealing with other agencies, landlords, and/or medical and mental health professionals when needed.
• Work with representatives of other agencies to provide collaborative resources for seniors.
• Become familiar with all requirements and procedures for senior center activities.
• Provide fully-documented reports on all clients using a CRM database
• Ensure proper tracking of all clients who access and use services.
• Act as a liaison with State Division of Aging Services, other government agencies, and the public on matters related to services for older residents of the County.
• Attend agency meetings and trainings as requested.
• Maintain accurate record of hours worked and turn in timesheets on schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Master's degree in social work
• Two years post graduate professional experience as a social worker in human services field
• Knowledge of senior services available in King County
• Facilitation skills for caregiver support group and similar groups
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including people of color and other culturally diverse populations
• Experience entering/maintaining data in Salesforce or similar CRM database preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of unique challenges and issues faced by LGBTQ older adults

• Excellent health/dental insurance, generous PTO and holidays, flexible scheduling
• Pay Range: $58,240 - $62,400 DOE

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.