Part Time Social Worker

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Worker has responsibility for participants enrolled in and referred to ARKC. This position is responsible for psychosocial assessments and reassessments. The Social Worker is a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and works with the MDT to develop a comprehensive and collaborative Person-Centered Care Plan.

This is a part-time, 20 hour/week, non-exempt, benefited position. The Center’s hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30am-5:00pm, but work hours for this position will be Monday (9:30 – 3:00pm), Tuesday (8:30 – 2:00pm), Wednesday (9:30 – 3:00pm) and Friday (9:30 – 3:00pm).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform social work responsibilities including evaluating psychosocial needs of incoming candidates and current participants, develop participant plan of care, provide supportive counseling to participants and caregivers.
• Record, date and sign progress notes and assessment findings in each participant’s record for each relevant participant contact. Keep up daily flow sheet per care plan.
• Participate in all scheduled Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
• Assists with discharge plans, participants holds, as needed.
• Manage the enrollment process, including screening and interviewing applications and those requesting program information.
• Provide referral to other services if ARKC is not an appropriate setting.
• Responsible for tracking, documenting, and updating participating while they are enrolled at ARKC.
• Ensure Medi-Cal, Veteran’s Administration, and other payor paperwork is completed, submitted, and received.
• Refer potential participants to the assessment team for evaluation.
• Attend meetings, conferences, trainings and other appropriate outreach and education events as requested.
• Partner with Activity Department to run psychoeducational groups as requested.
• Collaborate with family and other community resources to ensure the health and safety of our participants.
• Provide caregivers with resources and support and collaborate with them on their loved ones participation in the program at ARKC.
• Assist with lunchtime food service and with loading and unloading vans, as requested.

Secondary Job Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of older adults and dependent care issues.
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Demonstrates creative, person-centered care planning.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicant must have one of the following qualifications: Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from accredited university with one year experience in social work in a health care setting. A Master's degree in psychology, gerontology, or counseling from an accredited school and has one year of experience providing social services in one or more of the fields of aging; health, or long-term care services.
• Bachelor’s in Social Work from accredited university with two years’ experience providing social work services in one or more fields of aging, health or long-term care services.
• One year experience with older adults required.
• Bilingual a plus; Mandarin or Spanish highly preferred.
• Driver’s License: CA driver’s license with auto insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent stand/walk, sit, use a computer; use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, carry
• Regularly required to push wheelchairs.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver and reposition 35 lbs.
• TB and health clearance required.

Hours and Compensation

This is a part-time benefitted nonexempt 20 hour per week position. Pay is $35.00 to $37.00 per hour for Master’s Candidates/ $30.00 to $32.00 per hour for Bachelors Candidates; plus - benefits are generous We offer medical, dental, vision, 403B grant (3% at six months), paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, Bronze Avenidas membership, and more.