Social Worker, MSW (Part Time)

Division: Healthy Aging Center: Acacia
Reports to: Social Worker Supervisor
Status: Part time (25 hours per week), Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $24/hour - $26/hour DOE



General Summary:
Reporting to the Supervisor, assists with the supervision and provision of services to participants enrolled
in the agency adult day health care (CBAS/ADHC) program.

The Social Worker provides a wide array of social services to participants enrolled in Adult Day Care, Adult
Day Health Care and Community Based Adult Services. Provides support services to family caregivers.



Essential Job Functions:

• Interview and screen referrals to determine appropriateness of prospective participants for

agency services

• Implement enrollment process for prospective participants, including home visits as required

• Record, sign & date daily documentation of all services provided

• Record and sign, quarterly progress notes within participant’s health record

• Provide counseling and support groups to participants, families and community-at-large

• Provide initial and ongoing assessments for development of participant individual Care Plans

• Serve as a liaison between participant, agency and other community agencies providing service

to the participant in an effort to coordinate services and meet participant needs

• Assist in the management of the Child and Adult Care Food Program by certifying and

maintaining current eligibility applications, and collecting racial/ethnic data on each participant

• Provide discharge planning for participants

• Work in cooperation with Health Care Staff, Activities Staff and Consultants to ensure that the

therapeutic continuum of care is implemented effectively

• Network with other agencies, attend agency fairs, perform outreach and marketing to community

groups, and potential referral sources within the service area

• Performs related work as needed
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or master’s degree in

psychology, gerontology, or counseling and one year experience providing social services in one
or more fields of aging, health, or long-term care services

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of processes and issues surrounding aging

• Knowledge of mental health and health care issues specific to elderly

• Knowledge of individual and group counseling practices

• Ability to conduct intake and assessment interviews

• Ability to work with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and diverse participant population

• Knowledge of case management and care planning process

• Possess and maintain valid California’s Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance and

willingness to use personal automobile for work-related tasks

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Ability to perform work duties utilizing Word, Excel, Google documents, Google drive and

designated software for assigned caseload

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job:

• Work indoors in an open environment

• Have daily direct contact with a large group of clients
  

Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. citizenship or documentation to work in the United States

• Current Medical/Health screening including TB screening

• First Aid and CPR
  

The job profile in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the jobholder.
The Associate will be required to follow instructions and perform other duties as requested by his/her
supervisor or manager. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job duties. Essential elements may
change when necessary.

Alzheimer’s Orange County is an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to comply with all
applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin or ancestry,
physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation (gender
identification), as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The Employee or the Organization may terminate employment at the Organization for any reason, with or
without cause or notice, at any time. Nothing in any oral or written statement shall limit the right to terminate
employment at will. No Supervisor or Associate of the Organization shall have any authority to enter into an
employment agreement – express or implied – with any Associate providing for employment other than at
will.

To Apply:
All applicants must send a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.