430-Social Services - 1303-430 Social Worker

430-Social Services - 1303-430 Social Worker

Under general supervision or direction, address various challenges within the aging process, promoting independence, autonomy and dignity in later life. Provide therapeutic services to Laguna Woods Village residents that include: individual short-term therapy, clinical case management, clinical assessment screenings, biopsychosocial assessments and support groups under the clinical supervision of an LCSW. Performs related work as required.

Work involves direct clinical services to Laguna Woods Village residents including: individual short-term therapy, clinical case management, clinical assessment screenings, biopsychosocial assessments and support group facilitation under the clinical supervision of the Social Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The social worker will conduct initial in-home comprehensive assessments. Maintain and develop a thorough knowledge of community resources, programs and services that serve older adults. Social worker will develop and implement client individualized plan of care to address unmet needs. Will assist residents in accessing appropriate community resources. Social worker will provide case management, education, and assistance in the overall coordination of services to Village residents. Social worker will deliver short-term individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) therapy sessions. Position requires development and facilitation of therapeutic support group. Social worker will provide leadership and supervision to assigned MSW interns when applicable. Compile and report case load statistics in a concise, timely manner to produce a monthly report is necessary. Other duties will be assigned by supervisor as necessary. Social worker will drive personal vehicle to residents’ homes, meetings, workshops and other job-related responsibilities.

Salary Rate: $35.00 - $38.34 / hour D.O.E.