Social Worker II

About the role

The Social Worker II or III is responsible for conducting in-depth intakes and assessments covering psychological, social and physical, and environmental concerns for frail, elderly clients residing in the City of Beverly Hills, Holocaust survivors and their families. S/he will evaluate clients, identify the potential limitations which impede independent living and activate resources to allow client to remain safely in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work or a related field
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology
• Current unrestricted CA Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance
• Experience and interest in providing care to older persons required
• Care management and community-based service delivery experience required
• Knowledge of community resources and the aging process
• Bilingual in one of the following languages: Farsi, Russian or Spanish is a plus
• Experience working with seniors, caregivers and mentally disabled clients
• Knowledge of safety issues when working with at-risk clients
• Experience conducting in-home visits strongly preferred
• Must be computer literate in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Skills

• Interest and demonstrated ability to: Work in an interdisciplinary community setting, Be culturally sensitive, able to work with a multicultural client population, Work in a non-judgmental manner, Foster positive growth/outcomes work as part of a team, Maintain professional boundaries, Exercise sound casework judgment and fiscal management skills, Comply with documentation procedures

Benefits

Jewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.