Social Work Assistant

SteppingStone

place San Francisco, 94154

local_atm $30.00 - $31.12 an hour

Overview
SteppingStone Adult Day Health is San Francisco's largest provider of adult day health care. Licensed by the California Department of Public Health and certified as a Medi-Cal provider with the California Department of Aging, the organization has worked tirelessly since 1983 to help seniors and disabled adults thrive and overcome the obstacles to independent living by providing a cost-effective, stimulating, and comprehensive set of health and social services. SteppingStone also operates three supplementary programs under the umbrella of adult day health care – Enhanced Care Coordination that focuses on community living and an aging-in-place approach, the LGBTQ+ Community Services program and the Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Center.

The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Project at SteppingStone is a program designed to provide comprehensive care coordination and management services to individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The program is aimed at improving the health outcomes and quality of life for participants, many of whom are elderly or disabled and require multiple services and treatments. The program is funded through the California Department of Health Care Services and operates under the state's Medi-Cal managed care program. ECM has been successful in improving health outcomes and reducing hospitalizations for participants, while also providing much-needed support and resources to caregivers and families.

JOB DESCRIPTION – SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT

SteppingStone seeks a 35 hour/week Social Work Assistant whose values align with our mission to help older adults and adults with disabilities maintain their health so they can remain in their homes with their families and stay connected to their communities. We offer a fair compensation package, with benefits for employees working 20 or more regular hours per week, including paid holidays! We value employee health and well-being and believe in the benefits of a work-life balance. Our programs operate Monday through Friday from 8 to 5pm, with weekends off and little or no need for overtime.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, Social Worker, and in collaboration with other ADHC staff, the Social Work Assistant provides direct social work services to the participants and manages the intake process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assists with the assessment of participants including the completion of relevant documentation.

· Provides social services as needed including the provision of counseling to the participant and his/her family, advocating for the participant and working with outside agencies as needed.

· Manage participants transportation to and from the center.

· Manages the intake process, including following up with referrals, conducting home assessments and site tours, coordinating with managed care, processing paperwork and maintaining the database.

· Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team. Provides support, guidance and assistance with problem solving to other team members. Attends and actively participates in team meetings.

· Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with participants, their families and friends, visitors and the general community.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.

· Experience with disabled adults and frail elders in a multi-ethnic setting is preferred.

· Ability to communicate readily and effectively in English, orally and in writing.

· Computer skills, including MS Office and database entry.

Working Environment:

Must be able to safely perform all physical and manual movements needed for job functions. Must be able to carry out job instructions promptly and willingly, and to follow established procedures accurately. Must be flexible, positive and cooperative in solving problems and working with other staff in constantly changing and sometimes stressful circumstances.

Physical Demands:

Social Work Assistant must be able to move around the facility as well as sit at a workstation. Lifting to 10 lbs. occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25 lbs. Occurs only occasionally.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SteppingStone is requiring vaccination of its employees for COVID-19.

SteppingStone is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition (cancer and genetic), pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination la

Compensation: This is a non-exempt position, with an hourly wage of $31.12/hour. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to LeeAnn Barone, Human Resource Manager at leeannbarone@steppingstonehealth.org and to Diana Almanza, Chief Program Officer at dianaalmanza@steppingstonehealth.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $31.12 per hour

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