Social Worker Assistant Job at High Desert Pace Inc, Victorville, CA

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  • High Desert Pace Inc
  • Victorville, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Social Worker, the Social Work Assistant is responsible for direct social work case management services to participants.

Responsibilities

  • In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, the Social Work Assistant may meet with family members and others. Social Work Assistant is responsible for coordinating ongoing family meetings, as needed.
  • Administer individual and family counseling as needed or prescribed in the plan of care and assessments; develop and lead group counseling as needed or prescribed in the plan of care and assessments; develop and lead group counseling and support activities under direct supervision of the Social Worker.
  • Provide ongoing case management and advocacy as required.
  • In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, coordinate discharge planning for participants returning home from the hospital or nursing facility.
  • Maintain current, written case management records, including ongoing documentation of services provided, and participants expressed wishes.
  • Act as a liaison between the participant and other agencies such as Department of Aging, Social Security Administration, Medicaid, etc.
  • Assist with money management
  • Assist with ongoing financial eligibility for participants, including recertification as needed.
  • Participate in participant-related conferences in the community as designated.
  • Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
  • Adhere to and support the centers practices, procedures and policies including assigned break times and attendance.
  • Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
  • Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
  • May require use of personal vehicle.

Requirements:

Education & Training

  • Preferred one (1) year of documented experience in working with a frail or elderly population required.
  • Prefer experience in a community-based setting or geriatric program.
  • Bachelors degree in social work or related field required.
  • Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant care.

Skills & Abilities

  • Interest in the risk-based long-term program to serve frail elderly in a community-based setting.
  • Experience and thorough knowledge of social service principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of psychosocial, behavioral, and family needs of the elderly population.
  • Knowledge of financing mechanisms such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Prospective Payment Systems.
  • Knowledge of the local and social service delivery systems and aging network.
  • Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with the staff, the elderly, and providers of services, public and private agencies.
  • Energetic, dependable, resourceful and flexible.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer skills required.

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours,

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