ADHC Social Worker

POSITION SUMMARY

The ADHC Social Worker assumes responsibility for assuring the department and all individuals at their direction provide intake and patient advocacy services as well as coordinating social service matters with physicians, staff, participants/patients, families and other organizations. The Social Worker strives to lessen or remove blocks to the participant’s ability to access wellness and the use of medical/rehabilitative care across the continuum of care. These activities including serving as a resource to licensed and other care providers regarding the following: 1) accessing community resources, 2) arranging for needed medical equipment or supplies to assist in returning client to their home, 3) appropriate referrals to state and government agencies when issues identified, 4) referrals to community self-help organizations, 5) serving as a representative at meetings that integrate our ADHC with other health, educational and welfare agencies of the community, 6) providing individual and group counseling as defined within the participant’s Individual Plan of Care (IPC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MSW (or MA in psychology, gerontology or counseling plus one year of experience) or BSW (with 2 years of experience in aging, health or long-term care services)
• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Ability to work with individuals with physical or mental limitations
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of Auto Insurance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts various assessments, care plan development and advocacy for each participant.
• Researches and coordinates community referrals.
• Monitors and reports case recording on a timely basis.
• Participates/leads in coordination of social/health services.
• Participates in team meetings and provides consultation to therapists, families and participants.
• Assists with the Program Director’s day-to-day management of the ADHC.
• Assists with supervision of staff, audit preparations and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 7 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?
• Do you speak another language besides English?

License/Certification:

• Social Work License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tehachapi, CA 93561: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28