social service worker

TEEMA Group

<div><p><b>Role Summary</b></p><p>
The Social Worker provides compassionate and comprehensive case management services to patients, empowering them and their families to maintain independence and enhance quality of life. Working under the supervision of the Regional Social Work Manager, with guidance from the Center Director and support from the Social Work Lead, this role is an essential part of the team. The Social Worker delivers psychosocial assessments, care coordination, counseling, and referrals to community resources&mdash;ensuring patients receive the individualized support they need to thrive.</p><p>
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, empathetic, and organized professional who values teamwork, meaningful connections, and making a direct impact on people&rsquo;s lives.</p><p>
 <b>Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
Clinical Practice &amp; Case Management</b></p><ul><li><p>
Exercise independent judgment to provide case management services for a panel of patients.</p></li><li><p>
Conduct comprehensive initial and routine psychosocial assessments to develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with caregivers and support systems to establish and deliver coordinated care plans.</p></li><li><p>
Identify psychosocial risks, challenges, and service needs; advocate, refer, coordinate, and follow up on patient support in a timely manner.</p></li><li><p>
Provide individual counseling to patients as needed.</p></li><li><p>
Facilitate family conferences and patient/caregiver support groups.</p></li><li><p>
Engage with the community to identify and access services that support patient well-being.</p></li><li><p>
Conduct discharge planning and coordination when a patient transitions out of the program.</p></li><li><p>
Participate in special events such as caregiver workshops and educational sessions.</p></li><li><p>
May review and verify assessments completed by other social work staff.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Team Collaboration</b></p><ul><li><p>
Serve as a primary liaison between patients, caregivers, the team, and community partners.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with external agencies such as healthcare plans, community-based organizations, and care facilities.</p></li><li><p>
Adhere to ethical and legal standards of social work practice.</p></li><li><p>
Comply with all organizational policies and procedures, including safety and confidentiality regulations.</p></li><li><p>
Complete all documentation promptly and accurately.</p></li><li><p>
Actively participate in team meetings, advocate for patient and caregiver needs, and contribute to collaborative care planning.</p></li><li><p>
Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.</p></li><li><p>
Deliver 5-star service guided by compassion, respect, and professionalism.</p></li><li><p>
Perform other related duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><p>
 <b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution required.</p></li><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work may be considered with relevant experience and language proficiency.</p></li><li><p>
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with frail or elderly populations.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Licenses and Certifications</b></p><ul><li><p>
Valid Social Worker license in the state of California (MSW &ndash; Medical Social Worker).</p></li></ul><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></p><ul><li><p>
Experience and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.</p></li><li><p>
Skilled in collaborative teamwork and interdisciplinary care coordination.</p></li><li><p>
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.</p></li><li><p>
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and follow up thoroughly.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p></li><li><p>
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using electronic documentation systems.</p></li><li><p>
Bilingual ability may be required for specific assignments.</p></li><li><p>
Strong foundation in clinical practices and case management principles.</p></li></ul><p>
 <b>Desired Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>
One (1) year or more of post-MSW experience.</p></li><li><p>
Prior experience in case management or healthcare settings.</p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.</p></li></ul><p>
 <b>Location and Work Type</b></p><ul><li><p><b>
Location:</b> San Francisco</p></li><li><p><b>
Work Type:</b> On-site, with responsibilities that may include visits to patient homes, community settings, and care facilities.</p></li></ul><p><b>
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.</b><br>
<b>I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!</b></p>
#Workwolf</div>

Social Worker

Hosparus Health

Care Guide Partners PACE is a part of Hosparus Health. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, we work to empower people 55 and older with the support they need to stay in the homes they know and love as they age. PACE helps seniors who need nursing home-level care maintain their independence by providing all the medical care and support services they need to continue living comfortably and safely at home.
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<b>Schedule:</b> 8:30am- 5:00pm
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<b>Position Summary:</b><br>
The PACE Social Worker provides social work services to participants and families/caregivers as assigned including screening and assessments, case management, emotional support, counseling, support related to legal affairs, assistance in planning for care giving and financial services. Provides other social services support and guidance as needed. The social worker plans, implements and documents individualized social services plans of care in accordance with the interdisciplinary team, policies and expectations of the PACE program according to regulatory standards.
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<b>Position Qualifications:</b><br>
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<li>Licensed in state of Kentucky as Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire. Two years social work experience in healthcare setting preferred.</li>
<li>Must maintain CPR certification.</li>
<li>Must have flexibility to travel to participant homes and other locations within service area.</li>
<li>Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical record.</li>
<li>Able to work independently and as an effective member of a team.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders from varied backgrounds.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills; able to multitask and maintain numerous initiatives with time sensitivity.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of principles and practices of healthcare, healthcare systems, managed care, Medicare and Medicaid benefits and regulations.</li>
<li>Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.</li>
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Care Guide Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

PACE Social Worker

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Social Worker - HUD-VASH

State of Nevada

<div></div><div><div><div><p>***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***</p>
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</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2></div>
<div><p>DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES is recruiting for a Social Worker 1 underfilling a Social Worker 3 position in the Carson City Child Welfare office. Position works independently to provide child welfare services to children and families to include but not limited to: Assess/ manage for on-going safety threats throughout the life of the case; deliver strength-based family centered case management permanency services to families that promote the safety and well-being and permanency of children. Ensure children have their medical, mental health and educational needs met. Ensure Case Plans are developed and reviewed in accordance w/ policy and practice guidelines; documentation of assessments, CFT&rsquo;s, monthly caseworker visits, court reports, social summaries, diligent search efforts, TPR packets and other pertinent paperwork. A current Nevada Social Work license is a requirement for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.<br>
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Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, vulnerable adults with intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities, serious mental illness, and older adults (collectively referred to as &ldquo;vulnerable adults&rdquo;) and other individuals within local communities and institutions. Case management is defined as the process by which an individual's needs are identified and the social, habilitative, and medical services designed to meet those needs are located, coordinated, and monitored. Positions in this series may specialize in one service area, or may work in several areas as a generalist, depending upon the needs of the community and the mission of the agency to which it is assigned.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Duties</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Assess and reassess client levels of functioning by interviewing clients, family members and other community contacts; utilize tests, inventories, and other assessment tools; review medical, legal and law enforcement reports; and evaluate client resources for the purpose of identifying the level of assistance needed and services appropriate to meet client emotional, social, financial and health needs.<br>
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Develop and implement a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet client needs including alternative placement, job training, socialization, nursing services, legal and medical intervention, and financial assistance according to federal and State regulatory guidelines and budget limitations.<br>
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Locate and coordinate a network of services and resources provided by other State agencies, community organizations and private service providers in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, developmental, homemaking, financial assistance, and employment programs pertinent to assessing client needs and case plan goals.<br>
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Provide ongoing case management services by conducting home visits, monitoring delivery of services and quality of care, and reassessing client needs; track client progress and well-being, evaluate case plan effectiveness, and effectively manage resources; assist clients in identifying strengths and barriers and developing problem- solving and coping abilities; collaborate and coordinate case reviews with families, friends, attorneys and multiple agencies including social and community services and law enforcement to ensure case continuity and prevent conflicting case plans and duplication of services.<br>
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May organize multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to assist in strategic assessment and planning of protective services, issues regarding the delivery of service, programs, or individual plans for preventing, identifying, remedying, or treating abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, or abandonment of children or vulnerable adults; MDT teams may include representatives of other organizations concerned with education, law enforcement, or physical and/or mental health.<br>
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Document case activities; maintain written case histories to include client status, progress and assessment results; complete necessary forms and prepare relevant correspondence and case reports according to applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations.<br>
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Provide crisis intervention in the office or community setting to include responding to emergency calls; report instances of neglect or abuse to the appropriate authorities; utilize appropriate controls for individuals who may be aggressive, combative, or hostile by following established protocols and policies. May provide technical assistance, training, guidance and/or serve as lead workers to other new or experienced Social Workers; may train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of non-professional staff such as Family Support Workers and Administrative Assistants.<br>
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Perform related duties as assigned.<br>
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Under close supervision, incumbents at this level function in a trainee capacity, learning to determine social service needs of clients, develop appropriate solutions and case plans, and provide ongoing case management services. This is the trainee level in the series and progression to the next level in the series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>General knowledge of:</b> social problems which call for the use of public and private community resources; philosophy of social work; social work ethics; dynamics of human behavior including interpersonal relationships and social interaction; confidentiality laws; client rights; case management practices; signs of substance abuse, mental illness and domestic violence.<br>
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<b>Ability to: </b>understand and accept the differences in human behavior caused by deprivation, abuse and neglect; effectively interact with persons from a variety of economic, cultural, social and educational backgrounds; work objectively with individuals who may be hostile, uncooperative and verbally abusive; recognize signs of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation and report it to the proper authorities; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; compose grammatically correct correspondence and reports; read and understand technical and legal documents; read and interpret program regulations and policies; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions; assemble, analyze and report data; organize and prioritize work; participate as a team member; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; transport clients to identified services as required; operate a computer sufficient to enter, store and retrieve data.<br>
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Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov</p></div><br>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.</p>
<p><b>Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.</b></p></div></div></div>

SOCIAL WORKER 1 - UNDERFILL

The Judiciary, State of Hawaii

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Specific Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><b>Recruitment Number 26-103LJ, </b>Social Worker IV (Public Guardian), SR-22*, Kauai.<br>
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<ul><li><b>Hourly rate effective July 1, 2026.</b></li></ul><br>
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Note:</b> <b>This position is a permanent, part-time (20 hours per week) position. T</b><b>his position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.</b></div></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary of Duties</b></h2></div>
<div><p>This position provides guardianship and case management services for incapacitated adults under the supervision of the Office of the Public Guardian. Responsibilities include conducting interviews and assessments to determine client needs; monitoring the health, safety, and welfare of wards; making decisions regarding care and services; developing and monitoring treatment plans; and coordinating with case managers, service providers, and community agencies to ensure appropriate support and resources are provided. The position attends and testifies in court proceedings, prepares and submits guardianship reports, provides information, consultation, and referrals regarding guardianship matters, and assists in maintaining collaborative relationships with courts, attorneys, service providers, and community organizations. Additional duties include supervising social work interns and volunteers, conducting training and educational outreach on guardianship issues, and maintaining accurate case documentation and records. Assigned cases are primarily located on Kauai but may include responsibilities on neighboring islands as needed.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Education Requirement:</b> Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree which included a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in courses such as social work, social welfare, criminal justice, human services, counseling, psychology, sociology, or other related social sciences.<br>
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Excess work experience as described under Specialized Experience below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a bachelor&rsquo;s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge and abilities.<br>
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The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.<br>
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<b>Specialized Experience:</b> Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional social work experience which involved utilizing a variety of social work skills and exercising professional judgement in the process of assisting individuals and their families with identifying their problems, evaluating the situation realistically, and considering resources and alternative courses of action pertinent to their needs and circumstances. The work typically involves conducting assessments; developing and implementing a plan of treatment programs and services; working cooperatively with other professionals, community agencies or institutions, in an interdisciplinary team; and evaluating the client&rsquo;s progress and adjusting plans as appropriate.<br>
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<b>Non-Qualifying Experience</b>: Experience which did not provide the necessary professional social work concepts and theories and the background and knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of professional social work will not be considered as qualifying experience. Examples of non-qualifying experience include, but are not limited to:<br>
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(1) Experience providing supportive services to professional social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, housing managers, or other professional workers in such programs as public welfare, family court, etc.<br>
(2) Experience determining the eligibility of applicants/recipients for benefits under a public welfare program such as medical assistance, food stamps and other benefits.<br>
(3) Experience providing vocational, educational, psychological, or pastoral counseling.<br>
(4) Experience providing occupational or physical therapeutic services.<br>
(5) Peace Corps or VISTA work experience which did not require the application of professional knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and/or was not performed under competent professional supervision.<br>
(6) Experience relocating clients who are displaced as a result of urban renewal or other similar reasons.<br>
(7) Trainee level type social work experience will not be considered qualifying unless work is performed under competent professional social work supervision.<br>
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<b>Substitution Allowed:</b><br>
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1. A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited four (4) year college or university qualifies for Social Worker II or six (6) months of experience.<br>
2. A master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited college or university qualifies for Social Worker III or one and one-half (1-1/2) years of experience.<br>
3. A Ph.D. degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited college or university qualifies for Social Worker IV or two and one-half (2-1/2) years of experience.<br>
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<b>Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License:</b> This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.<br>
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<b>Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement (28 CFR 115.17, 115.117, 115.217 and 115.317):</b> For this position, applicants may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities.<br>
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In accordance with the Federal PREA Law, the Hawaii State Judiciary shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities who:<br>
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a. Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution;<br>
b. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse;<br>
c. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in b above; or<br>
d. Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.<br>
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Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Social Worker IV (Public Guardian)

Seattle Public Schools

<div>JOB A school social worker is a professional in the fields of social work and education who holds a valid school social worker certification as defined by the professional educator standards board. The purpose and role of the school social worker is to provide an integral link between school, home, and community in helping students achieve academic and social success. This is accomplished by removing barriers and providing services that include: Mental health and academic counseling, support for students and parents, crisis prevention and intervention, professional case management, collaboration with other professionals, organizations, and community agencies, and advocacy for students and parents. School social workers work directly with school administrators as well as students and families, at various levels and as part of an interdisciplinary team in the educational system, including at the building, district, and state level. School social workers provide leadership and professional expertise regarding the formation of school discipline policies and procedures, and through school-based mental health services, crisis management, the implementation of social-emotional learning, and other support services that impact student academic and social-emotional success. School social workers also facilitate community involvement in the schools while advocating for student success. (RCW <b>28A.410.044</b><b>)</b> EXAMPLE OF DUTIES <b>25%</b><b>Developing an integral link between school, home, and community to remove academic, social, and/or mental health barriers for students</b><br>
Serves as the liaison between school, home, and community. Identifies strengths and needs of student, family, school, and community, and provides appropriate referrals and/or resources. Builds on strengths and increases skills and capacity for resilience. Removes systemic and social justice barriers for students and families. May provide home and community visits to better meet needs of students and families.<br>
<b>25%</b><br>
<b>Providing mental health and academic support</b>Provide direct mental health and social emotional services in the form of short-term individual or group counseling to ensure skill development and long-term academic and emotional success. Identify, link and leverage other community resources and systems that can provide families with additional services and support. Collaborates with other professionals and community organizations to bring relevant mental health supports to the academic setting.<br>
<b>10%</b><br>
<b>Professional case management for students and families</b><br>
Advocate and develop systems that better meet the needs of students and families. Partner to evaluate and discuss options to meet needs and goals, and implement action plans. Provide ongoing support and coordination, including wraparound services and collaboration with community agencies.<br>
<b>10%</b><div><b><br>
Collaboration with other educational professionals and development of school-based interdisciplinary teams</b></div>
Develop and coordinate effective building systems, in partnership with administrators, that remove barriers caused by oppressive and negative societal factors. Provide innovative leadership and expertise on school-based mental health needs and systems that impact student academic and social-emotional success. Provide systems coordination in collaboration with school-based personnel to provide a continuum of services and supports strongly based in the social justice perspective.<br>
<b>10%</b><br>
<b>Collaboration with organizations and community agencies to provide wrap around support</b><br>
Leverage expertise of interdisciplinary school team members, community stakeholders, and guardians/families, in order to maximize and mobilize resources. Challenge barriers of systematic inequities and work within the system to eliminate discriminatory or oppressive practices. Utilize evidence-based, data-driven interventions for tiered responses to promote strength-based cultural wellness of the thriving whole child.<br>
<b>10%</b><br>
<b>Implementation of social emotional learning</b><br>
Provides leadership and professional expertise on planning and implementing school-wide comprehensive social emotional learning, including training and supporting staff, and facilitating small group and individual skill-building in a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).<br>
<b>5%</b><div><b><br>
Crisis prevention and intervention</b></div><div>
Identify, assess, and respond to student and school community needs with immediate supports for physical and psychological safety. This may include suicidal and homicidal assessment and intervention and postvention. Carry out the building&rsquo;s Crisis Response Plan as well and implementation of preventative systems utilizing a race and equity lens.</div><b>
5%</b><div><b><br>
Leadership and guidance in the formation of discipline and behavioral procedures</b></div><div>
Provide consultation, development, and equitable implementation of school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and Restorative Justice practices. Utilize data to identify disciplinary practices that perpetuate discriminatory practices and recommends alternative, proactive supports to increase student life-long emotional and academic success.</div><b><br>
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS</b>Reports to the assigned Building Administrator or designee.<br>
<b>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</b>Knowledge of:<ul><li>
Implicit bias, culturally responsive teaching, anti-racist practices and racial equity literacy</li><li>
Trauma-informed practices</li><li>
Social Work Code of Ethics: Service, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth of the Person, Importance of Human Relationships, Integrity and Competence</li><li>
Social Work theory and practice.</li><li>
Whole child social, emotional and behavioral support at Tier 1, Tier 2 &amp; Tier 3</li><li>
Child development and learning styles</li><li>
Child, youth and adult mental health
</li><li>Crisis intervention and prevention</li><li>
Group facilitation for children and adults</li><li>
Community resources and resource mapping</li><li>
Racial equity work and culturally responsive instruction, including evidence of impact</li><li>
State content standards and district curricular materials</li><li>
District policies &amp; state and federal laws related to confidentiality, school records, mandated reporting, family law, truancy, homeless, foster youth, and disabilities and regulations governing Special Education</li><li>
Evaluation Framework and Rubric for Social Workers (based on Danielson&rsquo;s Framework)</li><li>
Systems: child protective services, juvenile justice, foster care, community mental health, hospital, special education, and WA Dept. of social and health services (DSHS)</li></ul>
 Ability to:<ul><li>
Identify advocacy needs within the school community and take initiative in action with an equity and social justice lens.</li><li>
Model and facilitate adult learning, including leading professional development.</li><li>
Maintain accurate records and produce reports. Analyze and interpret data to assess needs, implement change, and inform plan of intervention, supports and resources.</li><li>
Reflective of one&rsquo;s practice and learning needs.</li><li>
Communicate effectively orally and in writing: listen non-judgmentally and clearly convey information for advocacy and resource mapping.</li><li>
Prioritize in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands.</li><li>
Establish and maintain effective, positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, district administrators and staff, community agency representatives, and the public in a multicultural and diverse environment.</li><li>
Adapt to change and remain flexible.</li><li>
Apply and use effectively a variety of evidence-based practices.</li><li>
Work cooperatively in a team and with staff, administrators and support personnel with a whole-child approach.</li><li>
Maintain high ethical standards.</li><li>
Provide direct mental health counseling and facilitate social emotional learning through individual, group and whole classroom settings.</li></ul><br>
Skill in:<ul><li>
Skills in developing collaborative working relationships.</li><li>
Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Organization and time management skills.</li><li>
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.</li><li>
Strong assessment, analytical and diagnostic skills.</li><li>
Safety planning for harm to self and others.</li><li>
Proficient with Microsoft and other basic technology programs.</li><li>
Application of anti-racist and racial equity practices.</li><li>
Deliver services using an equity and inclusion lens.</li></ul><br>
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WORKING CONDITIONS</b>Required to communicate with and establish relationships with students with a wide range of educational, emotional and socio-economic issues; required to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, administrators, parents and community agencies to support student success; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or adults; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.</div>

Madrona Elementary - Social Worker - 1.0 FTE

InnovAge

<div>Responsibilities:
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The Social Worker, MSW plans, organizes and implements social work services to participants and their caregivers in accordance with InnovAge policies and all applicable regulations. Conducts psychosocial assessments, participates in care planning and acts as a liaison between the participant and the interdisciplinary team.</div><div></div><div><br>
This role requires being on-site at the center and field-based work, including visits to participants&rsquo; homes and other locations, to ensure continuity of care and support.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities</b></div><div><b>
Functional Category: Assessment &amp; Care Planning</b></div><ul><li>
Conducts initial psychosocial assessments (including SLUMS, PHQ-9, housing, food, financial security, MDPOA/decision-maker status).</li><li>
Completes in-person reassessments at least every six months or as required.</li><li>
Performs in-home visits as required by regulations or as indicated</li><li>
Participates in IDT meetings, morning huddles, mini-teams, and PDPM meetings to ensure coordinated care.</li><li>
Facilitates and documents participant care conferences, family meetings, and facility partnership meetings.</li><li>
Participates in discharge planning and plan of care development, ensuring problems, interventions, and goals are well defined.</li><li>
Supports participants transitioning between residences or care facilities, including arranging transportation and coordinating moves when no support system is available.</li></ul><div>
Functional Category: Case Management &amp; Care Coordination</div><ul><li>
Serves as primary liaison between participant/family and the IDT, facilitating communication and resolution of care issues.</li><li>
Coordinates respite SNF, ALF admissions, including transportation and discharge planning.</li><li>
Documents housing encounters in EPIC</li><li>
Collaborate with comfort care team for end-of-life activities</li><li>
Assists participant&rsquo;s family with end-of-life coordination</li><li>
Collaborates with RN Case Management on hospitalizations, and provides psychosocial input</li><li>
May serve as back-up to RNCM.</li><li>
Reviews participant/family concerns with Ombudsman and escalates facility quality concerns; maintains admission holds on facilities with care issues and manages urgent rehousing when contracts terminate.</li><li>
Coordinates guardianship process for participants lacking decision-making capacity without a surrogate.</li><li>
Obtains SNF/ALF updates for IDT, manages respite scheduling, and ensures placement transitions are supported.</li><li>
Provides options counseling when appropriate</li><li>
Assists participants who are disenrolling with timely referrals to external services and completion of disenrollment paperwork.</li></ul><div>
Functional Category: Psychosocial Support &amp; Advocacy</div><ul><li>
Provides counseling and psychosocial support in coordination with behavioral health for participants and caregivers as indicated</li><li>
Completes comfort care assessments and provides guidance on transitions to end-of-life services.</li><li>
Advocates for participants living in unsafe housing conditions</li><li>
Contributed to RCAs development, incident reporting, and follow-up for abuse, neglect, exploitation, and elopements.</li><li>
Assists participants and caregivers with grievances and appeals, explaining rights and processes.</li><li>
Provides notification and explanation of participant rights regarding Level of Care (LOC) denials or disenrollment declines.</li></ul><div>
Functional Category: Documentation &amp; Compliance</div><ul><li>
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in Epic, EireneRx, and other systems (demographic updates, address/phone changes, participant chart updates).</li><li>
Complete PASSR screenings, supportive housing forms and other like documents as mandated by federal and state agencies within regulatory timelines.</li><li>
Supports Medicaid eligibility recertification processes,</li><li>
Partners with Eligibility Financial Determination teams to educate participants/families on required information/documentation needed to maintain and restore Medicaid eligibility</li><li>
dictation, and assists with resource compliance.</li><li>
Accurate and timely reporting of disenrollments in required systems</li><li>
Escalates to Center Director service recovery is needed for a participant concern or disenrollment</li><li>
Ensures all participant care coordination complies with CMS, HCPF, and InnovAge policy requirements.</li></ul><div>
Functional Category: Professional Development &amp; Team Collaboration</div><ul><li>
Participates in IDT and department meetings, cross-site collaboratives, trainings, and annual competencies.</li><li>
Provides community education and participates in external support groups, inter-agency coordination, and partnership meetings with RCFEs as indicated</li><li>
Coordinates with facilities on participant needs.</li><li>
Provides caseload coverage support as assigned for MSW PTO, open FTEs, and general team needs.</li></ul><div>
Performs other duties as assigned</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Travel Requirements</b></div><div><b>
Travel</b></div><ul><li>
Travel may be required</li><li>
Overnight travel may include local or out of state</li></ul><div><b>
Qualifications</b></div><div></div><div><i><br>
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions</i></div><div></div><div><b><br>
REQUIRED</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Education</b></div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education</li></ul><div><b>
Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation</b></div><ul><li>
Require personal transportation, current state issued driver&rsquo;s license, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law.</li><li>
CPR/BLS and First Aid required in California only.</li><li><b>
REQUIRED LICENSURE for NEW MEXICO:</b></li></ul><div>
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from The New Mexico Board of Social Work-LMSW License</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Work Experience and Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
One year experience in a health care setting</li><li>
Experience conducting psychosocial assessments, care planning and case management skills required.</li><li>
Requires personal transportation, current state issued driver&rsquo;s license, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law.</li><li>
A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.</li></ul><div><b>
PREFERRED</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Work Experience and Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Three years or more of social work experience</li></ul><br>
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Benefits:
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InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.</div><div></div><div><br>
InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&amp;D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.</div><div></div><div><br>
Applicants are considered until the position is filled.</div>
Posted Pay Range: $64.500 - $80,700 Additional Information:
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Compensation Disclaimer</b></div><div>
The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Attention Florida Applicants</b><br>
This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.<br>
For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Agency Disclaimer</b></div><div>
InnovAge will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practices, all candidates/resumes submitted by search firms to InnovAge by any means without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of InnovAge and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired by InnovAge.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Fraud Disclaimer</b></div><div>
InnovAge is committed to maintaining a safe, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all candidates.</div><div>
Please be aware that <b>all legitimate email communication regarding InnovAge job opportunities will come exclusively from an email address ending in @innovage.com.</b></div><div>
At no point in our hiring process will InnovAge:</div><ul><li>
Request payment from candidates for equipment, background checks, onboarding, training, or any other employment‑related purpose</li><li>
Ask for financial information (such as bank account details) before a formal offer and onboarding process is completed through our official systems</li></ul><div>
If you receive a message claiming to represent InnovAge that does not align with the above, it may be fraudulent. We encourage you to exercise caution and refrain from engaging or sharing personal information.</div><div>
If you believe you have been contacted by someone misrepresenting InnovAge, please report the activity to HRAnswers@innovage.com or apply directly through our official career site to ensure the opportunity is legitimate.</div><div>
Your trust matters to us, and we appreciate your interest in joining InnovAge.</div></div>

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