RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

1) Interview and screen all referrals to determine the appropriateness of the prospective participant for a full ADHC assessment. Provide referrals for applicants who are not appropriate for ADHC.

2) As a member of the multidisciplinary team will provide assessments and reassessments

of psychosocial needs of the participants and develop an individualized plan of care for each participant including short term and long term goals.

3) Maintain signed and dated documentation of all services performed on the day of service and signed and dated quarterly progress notes.

4) Make referrals to available community resources. Maintain current roster of community resources.

5) Develop peer support groups and family caregiver groups.

6) Develop and facilitate problem oriented discussion groups for participants.

7) Serve as liaison to the participant's family and other caregivers.

8) Serve as liaison to community agencies providing services to the participant.

9) Participate in community education, networking and advocacy groups serving frail and disabled older adults.

10) Initiate the development of a discharge plan at admission and update the discharge plan at each reassessment period; assume responsibility for implementation of the plan at the time of discharge from the Center.

11) Conform to all applicable policies of the Center and attend the orientation program offered by the Center.

12) Comply with all health and safety standards including licensing, fire and disaster preparedness regulations and agency policies.

Social Worker

Responsibilities and Duties

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work. Licensed clinical social worker preferred. Experience and knowledge of medical social work scope of practice and knowledge of the special needs of functionally impaired older adults. This is a full time position. The Social Worker reports to the Program Director. In addition to the MSW, a Bachelor level social worker may be added to the staff as a social work assistant and work under the supervision of the Master level social worker.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brawley, CA 92227: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person