Temporary Medical Social Worker ADHC - Bilingual

Meals on Wheels Orange County is the largest nonprofit provider of nutrition and supportive services for at-risk older adults. It is committed to erasing hunger and loneliness for at-risk older adults through nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks, and keeping families together through day services. Through its critical services, the organization delivers nearly 2 million meals to 20,000 at-risk older adults each year throughout Central and North Orange County. Meals on Wheels Orange County is a dba of Community SeniorServ, Inc.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
Status: Temporary / Full Time
Pay Range: Rate varies depending on experience
Location: Santa Ana, Ca

We are excited to share the hourly range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00 hour, exclusive of fringe benefits. If you are hired at MOWOC, your final compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience in addition to internal pay. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth.

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JOB SUMMARY: A qualified professional who will have responsibility for identifying and assessing potential participants for Adult Day Health Care admission suitability and act as an advocate for participant and family to help solve problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Informs potential referral sources as to process for referral and admission to ADHC program.
2. Carries out participant home evaluation.
3. Prepares an initial and continuing assessment of psychosocial needs of participant and participates in team development of plan of care.
4. Provides referral for persons not appropriate for Adult Day Health Care Services.
5. Prepares quarterly progress reports in participant's record, signed and dated.
6. Documents, signs, and dates services provided on day performed.
7. Serves as liaison with participant's family, home and community agencies.
8. Provides for periodic reevaluation and revision of plan care. Reassessment of participant every six months.
9. Provides discharge planning for all participants.
10. Provides counseling to participants and families individually or in groups.
11. Member of the Multidisciplinary Assessment Team.
12. Meets and consults with LCSW on a regular basis.
13. Performs other duties as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSW degree from an accredited school of social work required.
• Must have current certification in CPR and first aid training.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and valid automobile insurance.
• Must pass physical examination and obtain tuberculosis clearance.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• At least one year’s experience working with elderly or disabled adults desired.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently remains in a stationary position and traverses locations.
• Constantly operates equipment, computers, or tools.
• Occasionally extends body, arms or hands as needed to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
• Occasionally ascends/descends and positions self as needed to complete essential duties and responsibilities.
• Constantly speaks, communicates, interprets or exchanges information accurately.
• Constantly perceives objects over moderate or long distances, with or without accommodation.
• Occasionally distinguishes differences or similarities in intensity or quality of odors.
• Occasionally moves, transports, and positions objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Meals on Wheels OC is an Equal Opportunity Employer