SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT

COMMUNITY BRIDGES•Watsonville, CA

3d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision by the master social worker and LCSW clinical coordinator, assists in meeting the psycho-social needs of Elderday participants using a person-centered care approach in the adult day health care program. Provides individual and small group attention and support, performs intakes and assessments, outreach to the community, and performs other related work as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related social science.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong writing skills.
Experience in Word, Excel and data entry.
Must possess or be willing to obtain a First Aid & CPR certificate within 30 days of hire.
Sign and follow Statement of Compliance to Report Elder Abuse.
Fluent bilingual Spanish/English required.
Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.
Must have a valid CA driver’s license, drive a motor vehicle incidental to the performance of the work and be insured.
Must test for TB and clear before first day of employment.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or be willing to wear a protective face mask during government regulated influenza season.

Nice To Haves

Bicultural and biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

Interacts with Elderday participants and observes behaviors, attitudes and functioning in order to help staff understand and respond to participants’ psycho-social needs from a person-centered perspective; responds appropriately to changes in physical and behavioral indicators of emotional distress.
Under the direction of the Social Worker, prepares quarterly assessments and biannual reassessments.
Provides individual and group support to visitors and new participants in order to facilitate their successful integration into the Elderday programs; refers participants and their families to appropriate community services as requested and agreed upon by them.
Under the direction of the Social Worker, assists in intakes and enrollments, including home assessments; responds to inquiries and referrals and follows through on other social work tasks as assigned.
Participates in the development of a person-centered care plan and assists Elderday team in understanding the role and values of person-centered care.
Assists in daily activities of the Elderday program such as serving snacks and meals, helping participants on and off transportation vehicles, and providing personal care.
Maintains confidentiality and always treats participants and staff with dignity and respect.
Communicates effectively with people who have physical and mental disabilities and who are from different racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, representatives of community organizations and the public.