What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Community Guardianship program position at Selfhelp?
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Description
Position Summary : Assesses clients' needs and eligibility for in-home services, entitlements and benefits, supervises casework, support, volunteer and Chore staff, and creates and maintains community outreach efforts.
Principal Responsibilities :
- Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
- Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits
- Assess clients in their home, hospital or other institutional setting as appropriate
- Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans
- Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed
- Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate
- Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames
- Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
- Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner
- Facilitate and assist at social, recreational and other group activities and events
- Supervise social work students (if applicable)
- Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
- Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
- Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards
Salary Range : $60,000 - $62,400 commensurate with experience and educational credentials
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications :
Working Conditions / Physical Demand
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Motivations
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Other.
Preferred
Masters or better in Social Work.
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Salary : $60,000 - $62,400
