Meet the New SOMA Social Worker, Alli Joseph

As the year draws to a close, there are still new beginnings to celebrate. SOMA has a

new part-time social work case manager for older adults, Alli Joseph! 

Alli is an MSW (Masters in Social Work). She is also a Maplewood resident for almost 14 years and has raised her family here. With a background in journalism and oral history preservation, Alli loves hearing clients’ stories! She puts her listening skills to use as a social worker assisting older adults in maintaining their independence - while utilizing professional and volunteer support within the community. Working collaboratively with the South Orange and Maplewood Health Departments, Administration, SOMA Two Towns for All Ages, and other programs in the area for older adults, Alli will help connect residents to home assistance, community and government resources, local activities and events, financial 

assistance, transportation, housing assistance, mental health and medical services and assistance combating food insecurity. She looks forward to meeting all of you, and can be reached at 973.986.4321, or via email at SOMASocialWorker@southorange.org 

Alli’s hours in SOMA are Mondays, 9 am-5 pm and Wednesdays 9 am-5 pm

She is taking meetings by appointment.