Social Worker Assistant

The Social Worker conducts various assessments, develops plans of care, and coordinates social services with participants, family members, physicians, center staff, and community agencies.

The duties include:

1. Interview applicants, conduct various assessments, and develop plan of care for the participants
2. Monitor and update the plan of care as needed and/or desired by the participants.  
3. Maintain the social services component of the participant health records on a regular basis.
4. Coordinate with other community agencies to provide services to participants and provide referrals as needed.
5. Provide a treatment program to participants, including counseling and group discussions to address identified problems.
6. Lead participants in problem-oriented discussion groups.
7. Serve as a liaison with participants’ families/significant others/care providers.

Qualifications

1. MS in social work from an accredited school of social work; or
2. MA in psychology, gerontology or counseling from an accredited school and one year of experience in aging, health, or long-term services; or
3. BA in social work from an accredited school with two years of experience in aging, health or long term care services

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in ADHC a plus
• Bilingual English / Chinese ( fluent )
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good command of computer and various software programs