Social Worker Adult Day Services (Multisite Hybrid Work Schedule)

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Easter Seals Inc. was founded in 1919 and has grown to become a national leader in offering help, hope and answers to more than a million children and adults living with autism, Alzheimer's disease, and other disabilities or special needs each year. Easter Seals operates through a network of self-governing, financially independent affiliates.

Easter Seals Serving DCI MD IVA (ESDCMDVA) (www.eseal.org) is the affiliate serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. For more than 75 years, we have been at the forefront of providing exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in our community. Our community-based programs are designed to support and strengthen families, enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities, create stronger communities, and reduce system wide health care costs.

Position Summary: To coordinate, supervise, and provide for the social service needs of participants and their family members or caregivers. Conduct outreach activities in the community. The Social Worker will work at multiple Easterseals Adult Day Services located in Baltimore County and Washington County. The social worker reports to the Center Director.

Working Schedule:

This is a full-time hybrid position with a schedule of 40 hours per week offering a blend of regular in-office work and remote flexibility. Must be licensed in the State of Maryland.

• The schedule will consist of:

o 4 days per week in the office.

o 1 day per week working remotely with flexible hours (availability expected during core business hours)

Essential Functions:

• Assisting in the screening and interviewing of referrals to determine general appropriateness of the participant for enrollment.
• Evaluate the social service needs of participants and caregivers.
• Assess and re-evaluate participants quarterly (ADCAPS) and as needed.
• Coordination of care plan meetings. Include all inter-disciplinary team members. Document discussion during meeting and chart to files.
• Assist in performing intakes and determine appropriateness of referral for admission as needed.
• Document changes in participant progress notes.
• Serve as member of the multi-disciplinary team in preparing and evaluating participant plan of care.
• Provide input into daily and monthly activity sessions, care plan reviews, and the general program.
• Serve as liaison between center staff, participants, families, and/or caregivers.
• Maintain ongoing contact with referral sources within the community
• Conduct outreach activities in the community
• Maintain regular contact with caregivers concerning the participant and the care they receive at home and at the center; visit homes of participants as necessary.
• Recommend and assist participants and their caregivers in acquiring the services they need.
• Provide guidance to the multi-disciplinary team regarding discharge planning and referral services including: discharge procedures, referral, and follow-up, discharge summary with post

Discharge goals, recommendation for continuing care, and referral to appropriate community service agencies to support a participant's return to more independent living.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work.
• Current State of Maryland Social Worker License.
• At least one year experience in a professional capacity providing services to adults in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with participants, caregivers, and other employees.
• Understanding the physical, mental, psychological, and social needs of the elderly and adults with disabilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain community relations.

Language Ability:

• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with participants, families and community referral sources.

Reasoning Ability:

• Must be able to follow instructions quickly and easily and seek out direction promptly.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision after instruction is provided.
• Must be aware of potential hazards or problems within the environment and seek out supervision promptly.
• Must be aware of confidentiality of client information.
• Must take initiative and problem-solve.

Computer Skills:

• Must be comfortable with using the computer
• Use of e-mail programs essential

Certificates and Licenses:

• State of Maryland Social Work license
• CPR and First Aid

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Easterseals policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at Easterseals are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience, and suitability.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Social Work License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road