Social Work Assistant

Company: Center for Elders Independence
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

The Position: -Under the supervision of the Social Work Lead, the Social -Work Assistant is responsible for assisting the social workers to provide psychosocial services to participants. Compensation range for the Social Worker Asst role at CEI is $ 16.99hr - $ 25.29/hr. - - Offers based on level of experience/education as it applies to the requirements for the position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advises and guides participants through the process of enrolling in needed services, such as Paratransit, Meals on Wheels, housing, and other community services.
• Visits participants in their homes and/or provides phone support.
• Accompanies participants to non-medical appointments as needed.
• Gathers materials to be filed; find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from Social Workers.
• Communicates with community service organizations for information gathering and to act as a liaison for participants.
• Assists participants with computerized assessments and documents.
• Administers screening assessments and reviews care plan with participants.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants, clients or families in conformance with HIPAA principles.
• Performs related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associates Degree from an accredited school; one year experience working in a health setting, preferably with frail seniors.
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment.
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
    • Excellent oral and verbal communication and meeting facilitation skills.
    • Bilingual ability preferred (Spanish, Korean, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin).
      • Valid California driver's license, acceptable driving record and insurance with access to a reliable transportation.
        • Current CPR and First Aid The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.

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