Social Worker, Human Services​/ Social Work

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Regular Part-Time San Francisco, CA, US

Today Requisition

Salary Range: $27.50 To $28.50 Hourly

Title:
Social Worker

Department: Adult Day Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director

Summary: Responsible for assessing the social, emotional, and economic needs of Adult Day Services’ participants and providing social services to meet these needs.

• Interviews and screens referrals to determine the general appropriateness of prospective participants for the full assessment process and Adult Day program participation; provides referrals for persons not appropriate for Adult Day Services.
• Makes home visits to conduct intake and assessment; obtains all information needed to complete the enrollment process and completes the necessary paperwork.
• Coordinates transportation for potential participants to come in for the initial assessments by the Center’s multidisciplinary team; schedules the 3-day assessments with the potential participants upon approval of the transportation applications and receipt of physicians’ paperwork.
• Develops and implements Individual Plans of Care (IPCs) to address participants’ medical social service needs; monitors participants’ attendance.
• Provides counseling, support, and intervention to participants and caregivers as needed; serves as a liaison between caregivers and the multidisciplinary team and/or other community services involved in the care of the participants; schedules appointments for psychiatric/psychological services.
• Promotes peer group relationships through problem-centered discussion groups; facilitates various support groups for participants as part of the program’s activities and/or monthly caregiver support groups.
• Documents services provided in a timely manner; documents participants’ progress in meeting the established goals at least quarterly; conducts 6-month reassessments according to established IPC meeting schedules; revises IPCs as necessary.
• Discharges participants when they are no longer appropriate for Adult Day Services; assists participants and/or caregivers with discharge planning.
• Participates in morning huddles, IPC meetings, and staff meetings; attends other meetings as assigned.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with human service agencies and community members.
• Submits accurate reports in a timely manner.
• Oversee participants’ Individual Plan of Care assigned to the Social Work Assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work with two years of experience providing social services in the field of aging, health, or long-term care services; or master’s degree in social work, psychology, gerontology, or counseling and at least one year of work experience in the field of aging, health, or long-term care.
• Knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of the elderly and disabled adults and demonstrated aptitude for working with frail older adults.
• Experiences in adult day services, counseling, and conducting assessments for individuals affected by dementia are highly desirable.
• Experience in and/or ability to facilitate support groups.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Cantonese;
  Mandarin a plus.
• Must have TB clearance within 12 months prior to employment and maintain clearance annually thereafter.
• Must acquire CPR and First Aid certificates within 6 months of employment and maintain current certificates thereafter.
• Must be able to travel via public transportation or personal vehicle for the performance of job duties. If driving, must have and…