Intern-Senior Nutrition (BSW Social Work)
About The Position
The Social Work Intern works under general supervision and performs professional-level casework to assess individuals’ eligibility for the Senior Nutrition program. The role receives referrals by phone, email, or voicemail; documents referrals in the ServTracker database; and contacts prospective participants to conduct phone interviews or home visits. The intern also completes timely reassessments to prevent gaps in services and may contact meal recipients monthly to confirm meal delivery and identify changes in health or living conditions. The work can require rapid decisions in stressful circumstances. Depending on the department’s size and organizational structure, the position may combine investigative and treatment responsibilities or focus on separate functions.
Requirements
- Currently attend an accredited university’s Bachelor of Social Work program, or hold a four-year degree in a human services field.
- Hold a valid driver’s license and have a safe driving history.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-home and telephone assessments of Senior Nutrition Program participants as required by state and program policy.
- Maintain knowledge of governmental and private community organizations and resources, and refer clients for assistance with financial, psychological, emergency care, emotional, and other needs.
- Stay current on social work theory and practice, individual and group behavior, social problems, aging, medical and mental illness, family dynamics, coping behavior, crisis intervention, and treatment of medical, mental, and social issues.
- Routinely call clients identified as high risk through a screening process.
- Answer calls from clients and family members about meal services and available resources.
- Document client interactions, service development, and referrals in accordance with agency requirements.
- Maintain case data and documentation using computer programs.
- Follow applicable state and federal laws, program rules, directives, policies, regulations, professional ethics, and quality assurance standards.
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver meals to homebound participants as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
