Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker (MSW)
Location: Fresno, CA 93703
Salary: $62,000-70,000/Annual - Based on experience
Job Type: Direct-Hire / Permanent role with full benefits!
Work Setting: Outpatient clinic specializing in geriatric care, with occasional home visits as needed.
Work Schedule: Day shift - 40 hours weekly (Mon to Fri)
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:
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Participate in the initial assessments, care planning, and periodic re-assessments (minimally every 6 months) of participants in alignment with industry and departmental standards.
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Document participant changes accurately and promptly, by medical record standards.
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Maintain open and effective communication with other team members regarding participant status and needs.
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Oversee the coordination of 24-hour care delivery, providing individual and family counseling when necessary.
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Lead group counseling sessions and activities to support participants' emotional and social well-being.
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Refer participants and families to relevant community agencies, acting as a liaison and advocate to ensure participants' needs are met.
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Contribute to program and policy development in social work and actively participate in quality improvement processes.
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Conduct home visits to participants’ private residences.
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Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Essential Requirements:
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Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
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Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and the minimum required state auto insurance.
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2 years of experience working in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting is preferred.
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1 year of experience working with frail or elderly population is preferred. If not, training will be provided upon hire.
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Experience with individual, family, and group counseling is preferred.
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Ability to understand and address the psychosocial issues faced by frail and chronically ill individuals and their caregivers.
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Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic communication tools.
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Must have a clean background