Social Worker III - In-Home Supportive Services
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About The Position
The Social Worker III carries a complex and difficult caseload involving the determination of need for social services for individuals and families, for adults; perform assessments and eligibility determinations involving individualized case plans and application of casework methods; may serve as a lead worker over subordinate professional staff supporting an assigned program or function; provides comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature; and performs related duties as assigned. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to conduct In-Home Supportive Services initial assessments and reassessments according to the regulations, principles and practices of the IHSS Program to assess individual applicants for program eligibility and authorized level of service. Develop and carry out case plans for an assigned caseload; ensure all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive, and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state, and federal requirements; assist clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals. Prepare and maintains case records and program systems; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and service authorizations timely. Counsel or support clients with complex or specialized needs; provide crisis intervention. Refer clients to other county and community resources for supportive services; advocate on client's behalf for most appropriate services.
