Social Worker with Aging and Independence

Frederick County Government•Department of Social Services - Frederick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In conjunction with the Department of Social Services, this position provides social work/case management services to clients 65 and older in the Senior Care Program. The purpose of this program is to enable clients to maintain independence in their home and prevent premature institutional care. Daily supervision is received from a Social Work Supervisor at the Department of Social Services; supervision may also be received from the Area Agency on Aging Director of the Frederick County Division of Aging & Independence. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
Minimum of 3 years of experience in human services, aging services, or case management
Possession of a driver's license
Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
Considerable knowledge of social services and social programs available in Frederick County, especially those that benefit senior citizens
Strong case management skills including the ability to demonstrate creativity and initiative coordinating appropriate referrals to community agencies and resources
Strong math and record keeping skills
Ability to effectively access and use computerized systems and equipment (word processing, data management etc.)
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to effectively conduct client interviews; clearly convey client needs and participate in case management team meetings, and the ability to effectively complete initial and on-going client assessments, service plans, and service agreements
Ability to effectively access and use computerized systems and equipment
Ability to function as a member of an interagency team
Ability to work with sensitive, personal information and maintain appropriate confidentiality
Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals and other colleagues as well as the general public, with special sensitivity to the needs and priorities of senior citizens

Nice To Haves

Secondary language skills, particularly in Spanish
Experience working with the senior population
Case management work experience

Responsibilities

Screen requests for Senior Care services, collect intake documents from other agencies
Refer and receive assessments from the Assessments, Evaluation, and Review Services (AERS)
Conduct initial in-home assessments to assess client needs; develop plan of care in collaboration with Adult Services nurse
Determine eligibility for Senior Care gap-filling services in accordance with the published Senior Care means test, financial eligibility standards and availability of other resources
Provide on-going case management of Senior Care cases including evaluation of need, on-going case planning, arranging for services, crisis intervention, immediate follow-up, ongoing monitoring and periodic re-evaluation of client's needs
Track all Senior Care clients on both the case and system levels
Meet monthly or when necessary with the Senior Care case management team to resolve problem areas of service delivery to ensure inter-agency coordination and to review expenditures and to identify urgent unmet needs
Maintain a working relationship with related local agencies and service providers.
Maintain statistical reports related to the Senior Care program and submit at least quarterly to supervisor
Provide service to clients by answering questions, providing information, making referrals and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution
As needed, transport clients to medical appointments and other service locations (using either a State or County vehicle)
Perform other duties as required

Benefits

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan).
Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Deferred Compensation Plan
Legal Resources
Supplemental Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan