What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker – Adult Day Health (ADH) position at Respect Adult Day Health Care?
Position Overview
Our Adult Day Health program is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team and help enhance the emotional, social, and functional well-being of our participants and their families. This is a daytime social worker role focused on social support, family services, and participant engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of participants.
- Develop, implement, and update care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (RN, Activity Director, Program Director, and other clinicians).
- Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to community resources.
- Lead or assist with family meetings, care conferences, and participant advocacy.
- Document all services in accordance with Massachusetts Adult Day Health (ADH) regulations and program policies.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant participant records.
- Support participants with cognitive decline, behavioral challenges, or emotional distress.
- Collaborate with state agencies, hospitals, home care agencies, and community service providers.
- Participate in quality improvement, compliance audits, and regulatory reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW) from an accredited program.
- Experience working with elderly adults, adults with disabilities, or medically complex populations.
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts elder services, community programs, and support systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- CORI background check and other compliance requirements per MA regulations.
- Licensed Social Worker in MA (LSW, LCSW, LICSW).
- Experience in Adult Day Health, long-term care, home care, or community health.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30