Social Work Assistant
About The Position
At WelbeHealth, each participant of our program is guided by our interdisciplinary team (IDT) - composed of clinical and non-clinical members who work cohesively to provide quality patient-centered care. Our values and participant focus lead the way no matter what. The WelbeHealth Social Work Assistant acts as an integral part of the IDT that provides direct care to our participants. WelbeHealth will provide you with the team and guidance you need to help our participants achieve their full potential. The Social Work Assistant provides assistance and manages a caseload of participants working in close coordination with the IDT and Social Worker. The Social Work Assistant functions as a liaison between the participants, their family members, and the IDT by offering advice, implementing treatment plans, coordinating community services, and completing necessary paperwork.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Reliable means of transportation
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in social work, human services, social science, or relevant field preferred
- Previous experience assisting people with behavioral health and substance abuse issues, preferred
- Previous experience facilitating solutions with difficult psychosocial and family circumstances preferred
Responsibilities
- Establish rapport with participants and families to provide psychosocial support
- Deliver and document social work interventions as agreed upon within scope of practice including arranging necessary resources and services and assisting with care setting transitions
- In coordination with other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members, coordinate services as needed pertaining to coordination of care such as housing, DMV needs, utility bills, and other community aid needs
- Complete IDT care plan reviews with participants and family members within regulatory time frames
- Conduct home visits, hospital visits, skilled nursing visits, as necessary
- Assist with completing grievances, appeals incident reports, APS reports, and other quality and compliance requirements as needed
Benefits
- Medical Insurance Coverage (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Work/life balance – we mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
- 401K savings + match
- And additional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
