- Salary
- $26 – $30/hr
- Location
- Antioch, California
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Program Director, the Social Worker provides social services in accordance with Title 22 mandates to assist participants and their families to solve medical and psychological problems that arise because of the participant’s disability. The Social Worker works as a member of the Choice in Aging (CiA) team providing health and social services to frail elders and adults with disabilities to meet CiA’s mission to create opportunities where people can learn, grow and age independently with dignity in community.
Essential Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Respond to inquiry calls from prospective consumers, professionals, and community referral resources.
- Conduct initial screening to determine appropriateness of referral.
- Conduct program tours for prospective participants and caregivers, professional referral sources, and community members.
- Conduct initial in-home assessment with prospective participants and continuing assessments of participants through the formation of an individual plan of care in conjunction with the Inter-Disciplinary Team.
- Coordinates admission and assessment process with admission clerk, program director, and Inter-Disciplinary Team.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university and one year’s experience as a Social Worker in a health related field, with demonstrated knowledge of case management OR a Bachelor’s degree in social work & 2 years experience as a Social Worker in a health related field, with demonstrated knowledge of case management.
- Possess knowledge of community resources for the disabled and elderly.
- Must have clean DMV record, reliable personal transportation, and auto insurance.
- Must be able to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Hours: 8:00AM – 3:30PM
Benefits:
Staff working Full-Time (30+ hours per week) are eligible for the following:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Dental and vision insurance free if medical is waived. Medical cost of only $150 per month for employees.
- 20% off tuition at our on-site Montessori preschool, Choice in Learning, if space available.
- Voluntary Illness and Accident Protection (Aflac).
- EAP & 403b Retirement Plan.
- Floating holiday.
- Birthday holiday.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. Staff working 40 hours per week can earn 17 days of PTO per year.
- PTO on most national holidays.
Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
- Long Term Disability.
Please Note:
Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
Application: Email resume and cover letter to: [email protected] Subject Line: *Title of Open Position* Note: The recruitment timeline for this position may vary and depend on many factors, and we appreciate your patience during this process. Due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be contacting those candidates whose qualifications most closely match our requirements for the position. No phone calls please. Visit www.choiceinaging.org to learn more about Choice in Aging. Choice in Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.