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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conducts initial in-home comprehensive assessments.
- Maintains and develops a thorough knowledge of community resources, programs and services that serve older adults.
- Develops and implements client individualized plan of care to address unmet needs.
- Will assist residents in accessing appropriate community resources.
- Provides case management, education, and assistance in the overall coordination of services to Village residents.
- Will deliver short-term individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapy sessions.
- Position requires development and facilitation of therapeutic support group.
- Will provide leadership and supervision to assigned MSW interns when applicable.
- Compiles and reports case load statistics in a concise, timely manner to produce a monthly report is necessary.
- Social worker will drive personal vehicle to residents’ homes, meetings, workshops and other job-related responsibilities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and a current clinical social work license (LCSW) issued from the state of California or become licensed within three years of employment.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
- Experience in delivering therapy services preferred.
- Ability to develop a sense of trust and rapport with program’s clients.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and in team settings.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently to achieve desire goals managing time efficiently.
- Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality in documenting and discussing caseload.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures with basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of Orange County community services and resources desired.
- A valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation.
- Submit and successfully complete a LiveScan fingerprinting background check.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid and current California driver's license.
- A current clinical social work license (LCSW), issued from the state of California or become licensed within three years of employment.
Village Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.
