Social Worker

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.   

Essential Functions:

⦁    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.

Qualifications:

⦁    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 maintain a valid CA driver license, satisfactory driving record, and auto insurance coverage as specified in Self-Help's policy.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.