Social Worker

Social Worker

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 .–5:00 .

Responsibilities

Care Management — 70%

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to resolve psychosocial needs, including financial issues, transportation, and community support.

• Coordinates psychosocial services using community resources and support networks.

• Works with utilization management and community partners to identify members who may benefit from case management.

• Provides social work consultation, education, and advocacy for members and families.

• Analyzes assessments to determine needs and appropriate resources.

• Monitors services to ensure effective resource utilization.

• Evaluates and anticipates member needs, offering support while promoting independence.

• Provides referrals based on assessed needs.

• Partners with members, families, physicians, and providers to achieve care plan goals.

• Participates in proactive identification of members appropriate for care management.

• Initiates follow‑up care and develops individualized care plans (assessment, education, coordination).

• Accepts case management referrals and serves as a liaison to community agencies and State of California personnel.

• Maintains documentation and statistics demonstrating case management impact.

• Initiates case conferences as needed.

Support Services — 25%

• Contributes to a mission‑driven culture emphasizing quality, customer service, consistency, dignity, and accountability.

• Supports departmental responsibilities and organizational goals.

• Develops and maintains a network of community resources and services.

Other Duties — 5%

• Completes additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work.

• 2 years of experience working with gerontology populations.

• Experience in behavioral health, health facilities, health plans, counseling, case management, home health, or hospice.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance (required for roles with 50%+ travel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and one of the following: Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, or Vietnamese.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, staff, and external partners.

• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.

• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and project‑management skills.

• Perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Manage multiple projects and identify collaboration opportunities.

• Motivate and lead teams and committees.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and related systems.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.