Social Worker

Center for Elders' Independence•San Leandro, CA

7d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to plan and implement high-quality, affordable, integrated health care services for elderly participants. Its services include Adult Day Health Centers and primary care clinics, with the aim of promoting participant autonomy, quality of life, and the ability to live in the community. Under the general supervision of the Social Work Supervisor, the Social Worker is a mental health professional who helps frail and elderly PACE participants address a wide range of social problems. As an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Social Worker performs psychosocial assessments, develops and implements plans of care, and facilitates communication among participants, families, and CEI staff. The hourly rate is $37.97 to $56.95. Placement within the range is determined by job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data, consistent with CEI’s annual compensation review and established practices. The job description communicates the general function of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. CEI may change job descriptions, site assignments, or work hours according to program needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent oral and verbal communication and meeting facilitation skills.
Valid California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
Current CPR and First Aid.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with a frail and/or elderly population is preferred.
Experience working with severe mental illness is desirable.
Bilingual ability is preferred in Spanish, Korean, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Serves as an IDT member in developing and implementing a comprehensive, integrated plan of care; monitors progress toward objectives by evaluating behavioral adjustments and communicates participant changes to team members.
Participates in regularly scheduled behavioral management meetings with other mental health professionals.
Attends ongoing psychosocial rounds with the consulting psychiatrist and presents cases as indicated by the IDT.
Completes initial assessments, reassessments, and care plan updates, continually evaluating participants’ social service needs and those of their families.
Completes chart notes accurately and on time.
Refers participants to community resources, including resources for financial management, benefit eligibility, and related needs.
Reviews historical information, including requests for prior medical records, and makes efforts to obtain records missing from the chart at the time of the initial psychosocial assessment.
Manages an assigned caseload and prepares narrative and other reports, documents, correspondence, and case-file documentation regarding client status.
Responds to, investigates, and reports complaints of elder abuse.
Conducts 30-day conferences, annual reviews, and family and/or caregiver conferences as needed.
Develops and maintains working relationships with agencies such as the Department of Social Services, psychiatric facilities, hospitals, and social agencies; may participate in hospital and/or skilled nursing facility discharge planning.
Maintains confidentiality of company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, or families in accordance with HIPAA principles.
Makes home visits and visits to hospitals and other locations to meet with participants and service providers.
Performs related duties as assigned.