Social Worker I

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker I is responsible for conducting in-depth intakes and assessments covering psychological, social and physical, and environmental concerns for frail, elderly clients; Holocaust survivors and their families. S/he will evaluate clients, identify the potential limitations which impede independent living and activate resources to allow client to remain safely in the home setting. Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) is a comprehensive network of services that welcomes individuals and families of all ages and identities to its full spectrum of care. JFSLA staff share in the mission and work towards goals with the highest level of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity. JFSLA is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for its team, JFSLA seeks the unique contributions that individuals can bring from all backgrounds. JFSLA strives for a diverse team in order to better serve its clients and ensure its excellence as an organization in identifying, designing and delivering solutions.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in social work or a related field
Current unrestricted CA Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance
Care management and community-based service delivery experience required
Knowledge of community resources and the aging process
Experience working with seniors, caregivers and mentally disabled clients
Knowledge of safety issues when working with at-risk clients
Must be computer literate in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Candidates must have interest and demonstrated ability to: Work in an interdisciplinary community setting
Be culturally sensitive, able to work with a multicultural client population
Work in a non-judgmental manner and work as part of a team
Maintain professional boundaries
Exercise sound casework judgment and fiscal management skills
Comply with documentation procedures
Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Russian/Spanish preferred
Experience and interest in providing care to older persons required
Experience conducting in-home visit strongly preferred
Hours towards licensure available but not guaranteed

Responsibilities

Conducts in-depth intakes and assessment covering psychological, social, physical, and environmental concerns for clients that are survivors of the Holocaust
Develops a comprehensive care plan including all social services needed by the client
Coordinates the delivery of all services in the care plan
Responds to intake callers and follows up on client situation as needed
Reviews and authorizes services every month
Offers crisis intervention
Provides outreach and support per funding source requirements
Prepares quarterly reports for the funding sources (Report include statistics on intake and outreach, number of clients serve, description of services, expenditures for each client served through grant)
Provides short-term or ongoing psychotherapeutic support to low income Holocaust survivors and their families as needed
Identifies and develops family and other informal support systems for the client
Refer clients to specialist consultants to provide additional detailed evaluation and recommendations for improvement of the client’s functional level
Prepares case recording, maintenance of financial records; and reporting on a timely and relevant basis
Provide timely documentation and oversee chart record keeping per funding requirements.
Selects, negotiates and budgets supportive services for clients
May be required to be a Field Work Supervisor and/ or preceptor for Social Work students
Other related duties as assigned