Social Worker I

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The Social Worker I for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Program is responsible for providing case management activities. Services are provided to older frail older adult clients. The Social Worker I will work as part of a team that consists of Social Worker I and a Registered Nurse to provide care navigation and case management support to clients. S/he is responsible for conducting in-depth intakes and assessments covering psychological, social and physical, and environmental concerns for frail, Medi-Cal-eligible older adults and their families. S/he will evaluate participants, identify the potential limitations which impede independent living, and activate resources to allow participants to remain safely in their home setting. Field-based services are provided within the client's home setting with the goal of maintaining independent living and activating resources to allow the client to remain safely in their home setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, gerontology, sociology, or related field, plus two years of experience working with frail older adults.
• Current unrestricted CA Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance.
• Care management and field-based service delivery experience preferred.
• Ability to target and navigate needed resources for the aging population preferred.
• Bilingual Russian, Spanish, or Farsi is preferred
• Experience conducting in-home visits is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and ability to utilize telehealth platforms.
• Must be computer literate in MS Office applications.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client/customer population; ability to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive outcomes; able to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries.
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Respond to intake callers to gather initial information and provide information and referrals.
• Review monthly service delivery invoices, verify client receipt of services, and process invoices for payment.
• Provide outreach and support to clients in collaboration with the Registered Nurse as tasks are assigned
• Assist clients in applying for basic grants and other government benefits as assigned.
• Assist with the coordination of family or other informal support for clients that are assigned.
• Arrange transportation for doctor’s appointments or assistance with other client needs.
• Process monthly food vouchers for assigned clients.
• Provide timely documentation in keeping with funding requirements and electronic health records.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings as scheduled
• Participate in weekly individual supervisory meetings
• Other related duties as assigned.

Jewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

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