Position Overview:

The Social Worker will play a crucial role in delivering social services support, including assessments, counseling, case management, and referrals. This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of participants and their families while working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. If you're passionate about helping individuals maintain their independence in the community and enjoy working with elderly populations, this role offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the initial assessments, care planning, and periodic re-assessments (minimally every 6 months) of participants in alignment with industry and departmental standards.

• Document participant changes accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with medical record standards.

• Maintain open and effective communication with other team members regarding participant status and needs.

• Oversee the coordination of 24-hour care delivery, providing individual and family counseling when necessary.

• Lead group counseling sessions and activities designed to support participants' emotional and social well-being.

• Refer participants and families to relevant community agencies, acting as a liaison and advocate to ensure participants' needs are met.

• Foster positive relationships among staff, promoting team building and a collaborative work environment.

• Consult with staff members regarding the impact of social, emotional, and cultural factors on health and care.

• Contribute to program and policy development in social work and actively participate in quality improvement processes.

• Conduct home visits to participants’ private residences.

• Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to contribute to participant care planning.

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

• Current License in the required state.

• Current state licensure and membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) or other NASW-recognized certification is preferred.

• At least two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting is preferred.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population is preferred. If not, training will be provided upon hire.

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and the minimum required state auto insurance.

• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct participant contact.

• Successful completion of a criminal background check, including federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screening.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with individual, family, and group counseling.

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to understand and address the psychosocial issues faced by frail and chronically ill individuals and their caregivers.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with public speaking and delivering training to various group sizes.

• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic communication tools.

Setting: Outpatient clinic specializing in geriatric care, with occasional home visits as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.

• Monday - Friday

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!