Masters in Social Work / MSW: Fresno, CA 93721.

Excellence Recruiting is seeking two compassionate Masters in Social Worker / MSW to join a fast-growing, multi-ethnic integrative healthcare company in Fresno, CA. You will be partnering with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in the fast-paced environment of their Fresno, CA Office. Our client's mission is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible.

This Direct-Hire permanent position is a 100% on-site role, 8 am-5 pm, Monday to Friday.

Masters in Social Work MSW Overview:

The Social Worker MSW is responsible for direct social work case management services to participants.

Masters in Social Work MSW Responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments.
• Attend morning updates and report changes in participants’ baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily basis.
• In conjunction with the IDT, may conduct the initial intake, and meet with family members and others.
• Coordinate ongoing family meetings, as needed.
• Obtain extensive social history from participant and/or family member upon admission to the program.
• Provide individual and family counseling as needed or prescribed in the plan of care.
• Develop and lead group counseling and support activities.
• Provide crisis intervention and advocacy as required.
• In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, coordinate discharge planning for participants returning home from the hospital or nursing facility.
• Maintain current, written case management records, including ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessment of changing needs and participant’s expressed wishes.
• Act as liaison between the participant and other agencies such as the Department of Aging, Social Security Administration, Medicaid, etc.
• Assist with money management.
• Assist with ongoing financial eligibility for participants, including recertification as needed.
• Participate in participant-related conferences in the community as designated.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.

Masters in Social Work MSW Education and Certification:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Masters in Social Work MSW Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of documented experience in working with a frail or elderly population is required.
• Prefer experience in a community-based setting or geriatric program.

Masters in Social Work MSW Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interest in the risk-based long-term care program to serve frail elderly in a community-based setting.
• Experience and thorough knowledge of social service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of psychosocial, behavioral, and family needs of the elderly population.
• Knowledge of financing mechanisms such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Prospective Payment Systems.
• Knowledge of the local and social service delivery systems and aging network.
• Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with the staff, the elderly, and providers of services, public, and private agencies.
• Energetic, dependable, resourceful, and flexible.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills are required.

Masters in Social Work MSW Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly rate is between $29 and $37 depending on experience.
• Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off (including holidays, vacation, and sick time)
• Competitive Salaries and bonuses
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Program
• Free covered parking located downtown
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Recognition events and activities

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