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Job DescriptionSalary: $45-$50 per hour Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patients terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patients identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required. 2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as need in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. 3. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos. 4. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. 5. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives. 6. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. 7. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. 8. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. 9. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. 10. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. 11. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings. 12. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. 13. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 14. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities. 14. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Position Qualifications 1. Graduate of a Masters or doctoral program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets California requirements Section 1870 of California Code of Regulations. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(3). 2. Minimum of one years experience in health care preferred. 3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. 4. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification. 5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Located in the foothill community of Rancho Cucamonga, California, the Alta Loma School District serves over 5,000 achieving students with 270 teachers and administrative staff and an additional 400 support staff. The District prides itself on its educational program, which provides each student with the opportunity for maximum intellectual, social, and physical development. Strong parent and community involvement in the schools' academic excellence of our students, professional development of staff, and the stability of leadership all provide the foundation of success for Inspiring Learners for a Lifetime! See attachment on original job posting YOU MUST SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS LISTED WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION ON WWW.EDJOIN.ORG. APPLICATIONS MISSING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. A IF HIRED: 1) High School graduation (Diploma), equivalency (or higher education, i.e. degree) 2) Food Handler's Card from San Bernardino County Health Dept. Info: ************************** or ************ (Card will be required before beginning work.) Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting. YOU MUST SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS LISTED WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION ON WWW.EDJOIN.ORG. APPLICATIONS MISSING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. A IF HIRED: 1) High School graduation (Diploma), equivalency (or higher education, i.e. degree) 2) Food Handler's Card from San Bernardino County Health Dept. Info: ************************** or ************ (Card will be required before beginning work.) * Letter of Introduction * Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two preferred, dated within one year) Comments and Other Information APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE DISTRICT MAY CLOSE THIS POSTING AT ANY TIME EDUCATION: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. EXPERIENCE: One year of quantity food preparation, service, and kitchen maintenance functions in a commercial, institutional, or school food service facility is desirable. Supplemental training in food preparation, safety, sanitation, or other related areas is desirable. IF SELECTED THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED: Fingerprint verification at an approximate cost of $64 to the employee; Proof of TB clearance (within 4 years) at employee's cost or a "Certificate of Completion" signed by a licensed health care provider for the Adult TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire; Certificate of Completion for the CA Mandated Reporter Training, dated after July 1, 2025.

Salary: $44.81 - $55.96/hour; $7,767.07 - $9,699.73/month; $93,204.80 - $116,396.80/year. Department: Health and Human Services Job Type: Open. Date Opened: 1/12/2026 8:00:00 AM. Filing Deadline: Continuous Employment Type: * Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week) * Temporary/Extra Help Work Location: * Auburn, CA and surrounding areas * Roseville, CA and surrounding areas HR Analyst: Elizabeth LaChapelle. Position Information: Placer County Health and Human Services is currently recruiting for permanent and extra-help/temporary Social Worker/Clinicians and Child Welfare Workers. Assignments are in the following service areas within Adult System of Care and Children's System of Care divisions: * Child Welfare Services * Wraparound (Children Services) * Adoption/Permanency * Emergency After-Hours/Child Protective Services Response * Perinatal * Older Adult Services * Mental Health/Crisis Mental Health * Substance Use Disorders * Homeless Services * Employment * Whole Person Care (physical, behavioral health, and social services) * Co-Occurring Diagnosis * Criminogenic/Forensic This is a journey level position and applicants are encouraged to include relevant education and a description of professional social work and/or child welfare experience when completing the application and attached supplemental questionnaire. Your application materials and assignment preference(s) may be used by the hiring authority when selecting candidates to interview. Social Worker/Clinicians perform a broad spectrum of duties ranging from providing direct services/case management support to those facing difficult situations, emotional stress, or significant changes in their lives to clinically diagnosing emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders in individuals. This position provides the opportunity to advocate for individuals, seek out valuable resources and other means of support. View this Recruitment: Social Worker/Clinician - II (Client Services Practitioner - II) - #2026-14464-01

8hr Days, EOW, First to Float (40 weekly) 13 weeks 4/29 Start Date Pay: $20.00/hr taxed ($800.00/wk taxed) PLUS $1,652.00/wk per diem eligibility OT: $61.30hr Total weekly gross: $2,452.00 Required Qualifications: 2 years of experience Social Work for ER BLS Charting System: Cerner *MUST HAVE PRIOR CA DIGNITY EXPERIENCE OR THEY WILL NOT CONSIDERED* Social Worker needed in ED

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state's most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality. Program and Role Summary Wayfinder's Kinship Support Services Program is a kinship navigation service for grandparents, extended family members or close family friends who step up to raise children so they avoid the trauma of separation from their birth family. The program also assists kinship families that form voluntarily, without the assistance of a child welfare agency. Our program offers counseling, assistance with basic needs, support groups and workshops, respite resources and more. Kinship families are more stable, and children maintain their family connections, which produces better long-term outcomes. The primary focus of the Social Worker, is to work with post adoptive and post permanency families to stabilize and strengthen client families. To accomplish this, the Social Worker II will provide engagement, assessment, goal planning, skill building, referrals, advocacy, and support during crisis. Assist families in locating funding for services where possible. Accurately document all services provided, assessments, meetings, decisions, and reports. The social worker II will work cooperatively and collaboratively with team members and community partners. Primary Responsibilities: Promotes the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process by identifying quality indicators and opportunities for departmental and organizational process improvement. Reports any incidents/accidents according to incident reporting procedures and protocols, within designated timelines as outlined in the reporting procedures. Ensures staff is knowledgeable of and adhere to the reporting procedures and protocols. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent client information. Promotes a healthy organizational culture based on trust, respect, empowerment and accountability. Ensures sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Maintain professional integrity and ethics. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others Refer families for clinical support to clinicians on the Permanency Project team. Other duties as outlined in the position description. Qualifications Education and Experience: A master's degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology and/or Communication is required. Prior experience in a case management position or equivalent experience Knowledge of crisis intervention and the unique needs of kinship care and adoptive families Strong knowledge of and ability to deliver trauma-informed practice Ability to work in MS Word, Outlook and Excel at intermediate level Proficient in using virtual video technologies and have stable internet service with privacy to meet with clients virtually Work in adoptions preferred. Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes: Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4% Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible Flexible spending account (FSA) plans Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings

Medical Social Worker II- Grade 10 Job Number: 1287667 Posting Date: Dec 4, 2024, 5:38:29 PM Description Job Summary: The primary role of the Medical Social Worker II is to assist patients and families/caregivers to cope with the social/emotional issues and practical arrangements related to the patients illness. Under general direction of the Social Work Manager/LCSW, delivers age-appropriate social work care to patients and their caregivers in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. The Medical Social Worker II serves as an integral member of the healthcare team providing assessments, coordination, treatment planning, information and referral to community resources and other social work services to meet the complex needs of patients and families in the hospital and clinic settings.Essential Responsibilities: Provides psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction and developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings. Provide counseling for disease acceptance and understanding.Responsible for developing and implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients and families to cope and/or restore social, emotional, financial and environmental factors which affect and/or affected by illness.Completes psychosocial assessments. Partners with patient to identify needs and develop and implement individual treatment plan based on mutually agreed upon treatment plan.Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources and external community/government resources to assist patient and family in developing short and long term care plans as appropriate.Team with other disciplines in assessing, planning and providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services within Kaiser and in the community.Assist patient and family with care planning and discharge plans.Takes, reviews, evaluates and prioritizes written and oral referrals.Maintains documentation, records and data collections.Responsible for completion of required documents in a complete and timely manner.Functions as part of the Skilled Nursing Facility Team to assure appro priate, timely placement of Kaiser members in nursing facilities.Liaison between patient and Kaiser maintaining positive relationship with Kaiser and providing for continuity of care.Identifies appropriate levels of care and facilities for referred patients, were applicable.Obtains placements, where applicable.Collaborate with internal and external resources in Kaiser and the community to meet mutually agreed upon goals and objectives.Provides information and referral to community resources as requested.Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members and skilled nursing facilities.Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits to specific patient situations.Participates in Utilization Management/Quality Assurance activities.Assist in coordinating communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, and field staff, triaging of phone calls from members/families.Works with referral sources to clarify and complete required clinical and psychosocial information.Perform other related duties as necessary. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Experience Step I: 0 - 2 years social work experience. Step II: 2 - 4 years social work experience within the last five (5) years. Step III: 4 or more years social work experience within the last ten (10) years. Education Masters in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements: Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team. Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills. Knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how it impacts patient and family functioning. Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone communication skills and written documentation. Must be computer-literate and, preferably, experienced in automated clinical information systems. Must demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks. Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member. Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Preferred Qualifications: At least one (1) year post MSW experience in a health care setting preferred- MSW internship may be considered in lieu of this requirement. LCSW preferred. Primary Location: California-Roseville-Roseville Hospital Regular Scheduled Hours: 1 Shift: Day Working Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Start Time: 08:00 AM End Time: 04:30 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Behavioral / Mental Health Public Department Name: Roseville Hospital - Social services - 0201 Travel: No Employee Group: A06|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Posting Salary Low : 54.95 Posting Salary High: 64.73 Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.Click here for Important Additional Job Requirements. Share this job with a friend You may also share this job description with a friend by email or social media. 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Job DescriptionSalary: The social worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement which include providing care based on the Social Work Practice Act. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required. Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work prepares clinical and progress notes. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Position Qualifications A graduate of a bachelors program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(3). Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying. Experience in a hospice care preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification. Must be licensed with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job Description The MSW provides medical social services within the scope of MSW practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team and teaches and educates patients and their families. Medical Social Services in the home is performed. QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters or Doctorate degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Will have a minimum of one (1) year experience in Social Work in a health care setting, preferably in the homecare setting. Currently licensed “in good standing” in CA. Must have a criminal background check. Must have current CPR certification. RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Receives the intake referral information and prepares paperwork/tools necessary. Obtains all pertinent medical history from patient, family or significant others. Performs the socio-psychological evaluation of the support systems available to the patient and documents necessary emergency contacts etc. Participates in the development of the plan of care and discharge planning. Assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose then toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care (counseling members of the family to assisting patients with admission to a nursing home). Performs the skilled visit and documents accordingly. Provides supportive casework designed to restore patient's to their optimum level of social adjustment. This includes assisting patients and their families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations. Assists patients in utilizing the resources of their families and the community at large. Resource utilization may include referring the patients to community resources or acting as an intermediary on behalf of the patients with other health and welfare agencies. Effectively communicates with patient and family. Keeps the patient informed ongoing. Effectively communicates with other disciplines in the case (case conferencing) to effectively and appropriately problem solve as situations arise. Communicates effectively with the Nursing Supervisor scheduled visits planned and changes to the schedule on a weekly basis. Caseload is self-scheduled but communication of the clinician's schedule is essential. Communication with the patient's physician (verbally and/or in writing) to obtain effective treatment modalities to effect the best means to obtain the desired outcome. Communicates in the case conferencing sessions to establish best practices for the individual patient's needs. Submits accurate, complete paperwork at the end of every week. Uses the drop box if the office is already closed for the weekend. Coordinates Community Services that may be available to the patient to assist in safe home care needs. Participates in the QA Committee process as requested to do so. Acts as a consultant to other agency staff. Participates in the development of in-service programs. Notifies the Agency of emergencies, sickness, and other imminent occurrences that may affect the patient caseload as quickly as possible relative to the event's occurrence. Submits written time requests 2 weeks or more in advance of planned time off. Other duties as assigned. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED: Vehicle to do routine patient visits. Computer. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Indoors, performing patient assessment/counseling in the patient's residence Travel to patient residences/meetings; will require transportation to get to various work sites Possible exposure to communicable diseases FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES: Able to access patient's homes that may not be handicap accessible. Able to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: On a daily basis: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, use of telephone, use of computers & other office equipment, lifting/transferring 150 lbs or greater, bending, stooping, climbing stairs.

*$1,000 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking * QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Social Worker II Master's degree from an accredited or state approved graduate school in social work or social welfare, marriage, family, and child counseling, child psychology, child development, counseling psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, education with an emphasis on counseling, or an area that qualifies for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Social Worker III A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Meet Community Care Licensing requirements for Social Work Personnel, as follows: 3 semester units or 100 days of field practice/experience in an agency setting at the Master's Degree level. 9 semester units related to children and families or 18 months experience working with children and families. 3 semester units in working with minority populations, 6 months experience in working with minority populations, or 6 months in-service training in working with minority populations within the first year of employment as a condition of employment. 3 semester units in child welfare, or two years' experience in public or private child welfare social services setting. At least one year of experience working with youth who have serious behavioral challenges. This can include experience gained in a field placement setting, internship, or other position serving youth with behavioral challenges ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS All Social Workers Participate in program 24-hour on-call rotation Support general recruitment efforts Case management of youth/families as assigned Support family visitation as needed Support placement efforts for placement of the youth or non-minor dependent in the approved Resource Family home Complete clear, accurate, and timely assessments, case notes, and reports Conduct family evaluations for potential Resource Families and complete written reports Conduct family re-evaluations for approved Resource Families and complete written report updates Knowledge of family systems issues, the use of active listening and positive behavioral supports Knowledge of Community Care Licensing regulations and seeking consultation as needed Communicate effectively and respectfully with all members of Child and Family Teams Maintain youth and family files as necessary to meet licensing requirements and accreditation standards Assist in social functions, recruitment and retention events, and meetings of the Pathways to Permanency program Participate in utilization, accreditation, and peer review process as assigned Conduct meetings and continuing education and pre-approval trainings with Resource Families Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee Development Plan. Seek out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive feedback and reasonable recommendations from manager Provides support to leadership and programs with interns, new hires, and additional program needs. Provides support to leadership and programs in times of program expansion (i.e. Therapeutic Foster Care, Home Based Shelter Care, Complex Care, etc.) Perform other duties as necessary for the program/agency, including working in other programs Assists and/or shadows the Social Worker I/II in initial onboarding or in a training capacity Position Specific ☐ Focus Area: Permanency Provide case management services for youth and families as assigned by the Clinical Program Manager Create and implement needs and services plan, to help maintain stability and functioning of youth and the Resource Family Utilize needs and services plan and collaborate with other community partners and birth family to create a unified treatment team and support the permanency plan Conduct weekly or bi-weekly home visits to monitor youth's progress and provide support and advocacy services to the Resource Parent, youth, and birth family Provide referrals and resources to youth, non-minor dependents, and families Coordinate visitation schedule with birth family and ensure supervision as ordered by the courts Maintain contact with the youth's birth parents or other designated relatives, regarding the permanency plan as appropriate Act as liaison with County Social Worker/Probation Officer regarding youth's progress and placement goals. Employment At-Will Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason. Check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement ************************************************ The full salary range for this role is posted here. Offers made will fall within a portion of the range commensurate with equity factors such as experience and education. Starting Salary Range: Social Worker II: $75,000 - $100,000 Annually DOE Social Worker III: $80,000 - $105,000 Annually DOE

Job Description Bayhealth, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Home Health Medical Social Worker to serve Bayhealth patients. The Medical Social Worker contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. Responsibilities: Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel. Participates in in-service education programs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required. Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Participates in discharge planning. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor. Qualifications: Graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. May have a master's or doctoral degree in social work. Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Minimum of one year's experience in health care. Experience in home health care preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Benefits: 401k matching Excellent and professional support from our clinical management team

Where You'll Work Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento's southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace - a 171-bed skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital. As part of our team, you'll be contributing your skills at Bruceville Terrace, providing compassionate care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities Job Summary: The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work screenings and interventions for patients in the Skilled Nursing Care. Coordinate discharge planning, including arranging services, ensuring home safety, and securing community resources The incumbent will plan, organize, develop, and direct the operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained on an individual basis. Responsibilities: Interviews all new residents in assigned area within five days of admission, obtains pertinent social history, completes initial social assessment, assigned sections of the RAI/MDS/RAPS and initiates a resident care plan entry within the required time frames as stated in the department policy and procedure manual. Completes timely and comprehensive progress notes and Quarterly assessments specific to the residents' social service needs and problems within required time frames as stated in the department policy and procedure manual. Attends all care planning meetings for assigned residents and provides psychosocial information to other team members. Participates in the development and implementation of Social Service resident care policies and protocols and provides advice and guidance in handling special cases or resident needs. Exceeds criteria by volunteering to research, develop and implement new programs in the facility. Involved in the implementation of programs to assist residents and their families with the social and psychological factors of illness, adjustment to the nursing facility and use of facility services and programs. Exceeds criteria by distributing informational items that promote the use of such services. Participates in the quality assurance activities for the department and promotes the completion of quality assurance studies to identify trends or concerns that may have a negative impact on quality resident care. Works with the quality assurance team to develop plans to improve the delivery of care and perception of quality by residents and families. Exceeds criteria by directing and assuring the consistent completion of monthly quality assurance studies over a six month period. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc. Exceeds criteria by developing an information tool (bulletin board, pamphlet) to advertise the department. Refer resident and families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. Exceeds criteria when written information of the referral agency is obtained and provided to the resident and family. Demonstrates ability to set priorities, work in a crisis situation, and complete required documentation in a timely manner 95-98% of the time. Attends and participates in Resident and Family Council meetings, documents areas of concern and assists in developing a written social work treatment plan of care to alleviate or diminish identified concerns. Exceeds criteria by initiating a facility committee or sub-committee designed to identify solutions and make recommendations to address the identified concerns. Maintain a reference library of written material to use in the education of residents and their families concerning the psychosocial aspects of illness, medically related social services, community resources, legal issues, financial resources, orientation and preparation for discharge and orientation to facility programs and services. Maintains a written record of the resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. Demonstrates the ability to suggest or implement creative alternative in providing individualized resident care. Assures that resident's right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints daily by reporting immediately any suspected or observed incidents of resident abuse per the facility policy and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to recognize the need to utilize the facility ombudsman for resident concerns. Job Requirements We are seeking a Social Worker with 1 year of skilled nursing facility experience and expertise in discharge planning. Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: Bachelors in Social Work from an accredited program. 1 year of supervised social work with residents in a healthcare setting. Skilled Nursing background. (Preferred) Licensure: Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training: Demonstrate effective communication skills (both verbal and written), sensitivity to the needs, interests, abilities of older, chronically ill, handicapped and/or convalescing adults. Possess the ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Job DescriptionBenefits: 401(k) Love your job! Work with a great team in a rewarding, low stress, and relaxed environment. Love Joy Adult Day Health Care serves adults ages 18 and up with cognitive, physical, or mental health challenges. We provide Maintenance Nursing care, Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy, Social Services, and Activities in a day program setting. We are seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our team. At Love Joy, the Social Worker is responsible for the provision of social services including assessment, care plan development and advocacy for each participant. Love Joy is a multicultural day program. Please indicate if you are fluent in English and Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish, or another language. Position Requirements: MSW or Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or Psychology with 2 years experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Current CPR Physician's health clearance including a negative TB skin test and/or chest X-Ray

Job Summary and Responsibilities The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work screenings and interventions for patients in the Skilled Nursing Care. Coordinate discharge planning, including arranging services, ensuring home safety, and securing community resources The incumbent will plan, organize, develop, and direct the operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained on an individual basis. Responsibilities: * Interviews all new residents in assigned area within five days of admission, obtains pertinent social history, completes initial social assessment, assigned sections of the RAI/MDS/RAPS and initiates a resident care plan entry within the required time frames as stated in the department policy and procedure manual. Completes timely and comprehensive progress notes and Quarterly assessments specific to the residents' social service needs and problems within required time frames as stated in the department policy and procedure manual. * Attends all care planning meetings for assigned residents and provides psychosocial information to other team members. * Participates in the development and implementation of Social Service resident care policies and protocols and provides advice and guidance in handling special cases or resident needs. Exceeds criteria by volunteering to research, develop and implement new programs in the facility. Involved in the implementation of programs to assist residents and their families with the social and psychological factors of illness, adjustment to the nursing facility and use of facility services and programs. Exceeds criteria by distributing informational items that promote the use of such services. * Participates in the quality assurance activities for the department and promotes the completion of quality assurance studies to identify trends or concerns that may have a negative impact on quality resident care. Works with the quality assurance team to develop plans to improve the delivery of care and perception of quality by residents and families. Exceeds criteria by directing and assuring the consistent completion of monthly quality assurance studies over a six month period. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc. Exceeds criteria by developing an information tool (bulletin board, pamphlet) to advertise the department. * Refer resident and families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. Exceeds criteria when written information of the referral agency is obtained and provided to the resident and family. * Demonstrates ability to set priorities, work in a crisis situation, and complete required documentation in a timely manner 95-98% of the time. * Attends and participates in Resident and Family Council meetings, documents areas of concern and assists in developing a written social work treatment plan of care to alleviate or diminish identified concerns. Exceeds criteria by initiating a facility committee or sub-committee designed to identify solutions and make recommendations to address the identified concerns. * Maintain a reference library of written material to use in the education of residents and their families concerning the psychosocial aspects of illness, medically related social services, community resources, legal issues, financial resources, orientation and preparation for discharge and orientation to facility programs and services. * Maintains a written record of the resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. * Demonstrates the ability to suggest or implement creative alternative in providing individualized resident care. Assures that resident's right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints daily by reporting immediately any suspected or observed incidents of resident abuse per the facility policy and procedures. * Demonstrates the ability to recognize the need to utilize the facility ombudsman for resident concerns. Job Requirements We are seeking a Social Worker with 1 year of skilled nursing facility experience and expertise in discharge planning. Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: * Bachelors Other in Social Work from an accredited program. * 1 year of supervised social work with residents in a healthcare setting. * Skilled Nursing background. (Preferred) Licensure: * Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training: * Demonstrate effective communication skills (both verbal and written), sensitivity to the needs, interests, abilities of older, chronically ill, handicapped and/or convalescing adults. * Possess the ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team. Where You'll Work Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento's southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace - a 171-bed skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital. As part of our team, you'll be contributing your skills at Bruceville Terrace, providing compassionate care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home. One Community. One Mission. One California

The Social Worker (Coordinator Emphasis) oversees the services provided to Individuals by developing & implementing the Individual Service Plan, setting up services & supports, monitoring the Family Home environment & overall quality of care, supporting Providers, and ensuring all internal & external policies and regulations are met. Essential Job Functions Individuals must be able to meet all essential functions, core competencies, and requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to meet/perform these functions. Upholds the mission and vision of Enriching Lives and works with Individuals to assist them in achieving a well rounded life that they deem satisfying. Coordinates the development & implementation of the Individual Service Plan with the Planning Team based on the Quality of Life Outcomes (Choice, Relationships, Lifestyle, Health & Well Being, Rights, and Satisfaction) and in accordance with internal & external regulations and policies. Ensures provision of all medical, health, and ancillary services to Individuals in accordance with the Individual Service Plan and additional needs that arise. Arranges and/or ensures opportunities for relationship development and community activities based on Individual preference. Creates and maintains relevant documentation including the Individual Service Plan, Quarterly Reports, Progress Notes, Medical/Health Records, Incident Reporting, Provider Contracts/Documentation, and additional relevant documentation in accordance with all internal and external policies and regulations. Monitors and supports the Family Home Providers during home visits, meetings, and as needed in regards to provision of services to Individuals and the implementation of Individual Service Plans. Notifies management immediately of any material changes affecting the status of Individuals or Family Homes. Provides crisis management support and rotating on call coverage to Individuals& Providers. Provides excellent customer service and response timeliness to stakeholders such as Individuals, families, Regional Center, and Family Home Providers. Develops and maintains working relationships with all Individuals, families, funding sources and regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and monitors their satisfaction with services. Liaises with consultants such as behaviorists, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and other specialists to ensure service needs of Individuals are met. Participates in or conducts training as required. Assist Individuals with transportation and moving as needed. Functions as a Social Worker (Certification Specialist Emphasis) as required during development and transition stages. Performs other duties as assigned. May work on special assignments in addition to normal job functions. Qualifications Supervisory Requirements None. Education and/or Experience Related bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or University plus one to two years related experience preferred; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employers of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Vision Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors, Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). Certificates, Licenses, Registrations First Aid and CPR certification, Valid driver's license and insurance, driving record must meet state regulations and company policy. Other Requirements Safe and reliable vehicle. Ability to travel as required. Must meet all federal, state, and internal employment requirements including, but not limited to: Background checks and Physical/TB/Drug screening. Physical Demand Amount of Time Stand Under 1/3 Walk Under 1/3 Sit 1/3 to 2/3 Reach Vertical Under 1/3 Reach Horizontal Under 1/3 Climb or Balance Under 1/3 Twist Under 1/3 Bend Under 1/3 Squat Under 1/3 Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl Under 1/3 Physical Intervention Under 1/3 Talk or Hear Over 2/3 Taste or Smell Under 1/3 Type Under 1/3 Drive Under 1/3 Lifting Weight or Exerting Force Amount of Time Up to 10 Pounds Under 1/3 Up to 25 Pounds Under 1/3 Up to 50 Pounds Under 1/3 Up to 100 Pounds Under 1/3 More than 100 Pounds Under 1/3 Working Environment Amount of Time Wet or Humid Conditions (Non-Weather) Rarely Work Near Mechanical Moving Parts Rarely Work in High, Precarious Places Rarely Fumes or Airborne Particles Rarely Toxic or Caustic Chemicals Under 1/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions Under 1/3 Extreme Cold (Non-Weather) Rarely Risk of Electrical Shock Rarely Work with Explosives Rarely Risk of Radiation Rarely Vibration Rarely Level of Noise Moderate Noise: Business Office, Community, Residences

Make a Difference at FosterHope Sacramento Are you passionate about supporting foster children and families? Do you have the skills to enhance our foster care program with your expertise and compassion FosterHope Sacramento is seeking a dedicated Special Skills Social Worker (MA) to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of children and families in our community. About Us At FosterHope Sacramento, we believe every child deserves a loving, stable home. We are committed to recruiting, training, and supporting Resource Families to provide foster children with the nurturing environment they need to thrive. Our mission is to ensure that each child in our care experiences love, stability, and support. Your Impact As a Special Skills Social Worker, you will support the Foster Care Placement Services, contributing to our foster care program's smooth and effective operation. Your work will directly influence the well-being of foster children and the efficiency of our service delivery. What You'll Do Provide Essential Support:Liaise with county and state agencies, school personnel, clients and their relatives, Resource Parents, and the community. Crisis Intervention:Offer crisis intervention support to children, youth, and families. Ensure Compliance:Review and assess critical incidents, submit reports, and track placements. Facilitate Transitions:Assist with placement transitions, ensuring smooth processes and family compliance. Engage and Train:Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training for resource families. Contribute to Excellence:Stay informed of industry trends and best practices and assist in quality improvement initiatives. What You Bring Master's degree in social work or related field. Deep knowledge of foster care regulations and interim licensing standards. Valid California Driver's license and required registrations. Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work with children and youth with complex needs. Competence in cultural and community resource knowledge. Work Environment You will work primarily in the office, with required home visits and community meetings. Flexibility is essential, including some non-traditional hours and on-call duties. Core hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5:30 with certain hours and days mandated as in-office workdays. This position requires working both during regular office hours and after hours. We are responsive to clients during and after hours. This position also requires attendance for off-hours activities for youth engagement. This may require altering your hours of operation while accommodating mandated in-office workdays. What We Offer Competitive salary range: $68,000 Comprehensive benefits, including a generous time-off program Opportunities for professional growth and development A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity Join Our Diverse Community At FosterHope Sacramento we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the unique perspectives and talents each team member brings to our organization, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are passionate about supporting foster children and families, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity! FosterHope Sacramento, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Salary: $41.70 - $52.09/hour; $7,228.00 - $9,028.93/month; $86,736.00 - $108,347.20/year. Department: Health and Human Services Job Type: Open. Date Opened: 1/12/2026 8:00:00 AM. Filing Deadline: Continuous Employment Type: * Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week) * Temporary/Extra Help Work Location: * Auburn, CA and surrounding areas * Roseville, CA and surrounding areas HR Analyst: Elizabeth LaChapelle. Position Information: In order to qualify for this recruitment, the required degree must be obtained by date of appointment. If you are in your final semester, please apply. Placer County Health and Human Services is currently recruiting for permanent and extra-help/temporary Social Worker/Clinicians and Child Welfare Workers. Assignments are in the following service areas within Adult System of Care and Children's System of Care divisions: * Child Welfare Services * Emergency After-Hours/Child Protective Services Response * Perinatal * Wraparound (Children Services) * Adoption/Permanency * Older Adult Services * Whole Person Care (physical, behavioral health and social services) * Mental Health/Crisis Mental Health * Co-Occurring Diagnosis * Substance Use Disorders * Homeless Services * Employment This is an entry level position and applicants are encouraged to include relevant education and a description of professional social work and/or child welfare experience when completing the application and attached supplemental questionnaire. Your application materials and assignment preference(s) may be used by the hiring authority when selecting candidates to interview. Social Worker/Clinicians perform a broad spectrum of duties ranging from providing direct services/case management support to those facing difficult situations, emotional stress, or significant changes in their lives to clinically diagnosing emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders in individuals. This position provides the opportunity to advocate for individuals and seek out valuable resources and other means of support for them. View this Recruitment: Social Worker/Clinician - I (Client Services Practitioner - I) - #2026-14463-01

Job Summary and Responsibilities The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work screenings and interventions for patients in the Skilled Nursing Care. Coordinate discharge planning, including arranging services, ensuring home safety, and securing community resources The incumbent will plan, organize, develop, and direct the operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained on an individual basis. Responsibilities: * Interviews all new residents in assigned area within five days of admission, obtains pertinent social history, completes initial social assessment, assigned sections of the RAI/MDS/RAPS and initiates a resident care plan entry within the required time frames as stated in the department policy and procedure manual. Completes timely and comprehensive progress notes and Quarterly assessments specific to the residents' social service needs and problems within required time frames as stated in the department policy and procedure manual. * Attends all care planning meetings for assigned residents and provides psychosocial information to other team members. * Participates in the development and implementation of Social Service resident care policies and protocols and provides advice and guidance in handling special cases or resident needs. Exceeds criteria by volunteering to research, develop and implement new programs in the facility. Involved in the implementation of programs to assist residents and their families with the social and psychological factors of illness, adjustment to the nursing facility and use of facility services and programs. Exceeds criteria by distributing informational items that promote the use of such services. * Participates in the quality assurance activities for the department and promotes the completion of quality assurance studies to identify trends or concerns that may have a negative impact on quality resident care. Works with the quality assurance team to develop plans to improve the delivery of care and perception of quality by residents and families. Exceeds criteria by directing and assuring the consistent completion of monthly quality assurance studies over a six month period. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc. Exceeds criteria by developing an information tool (bulletin board, pamphlet) to advertise the department. * Refer resident and families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. Exceeds criteria when written information of the referral agency is obtained and provided to the resident and family. * Demonstrates ability to set priorities, work in a crisis situation, and complete required documentation in a timely manner 95-98% of the time. * Attends and participates in Resident and Family Council meetings, documents areas of concern and assists in developing a written social work treatment plan of care to alleviate or diminish identified concerns. Exceeds criteria by initiating a facility committee or sub-committee designed to identify solutions and make recommendations to address the identified concerns. * Maintain a reference library of written material to use in the education of residents and their families concerning the psychosocial aspects of illness, medically related social services, community resources, legal issues, financial resources, orientation and preparation for discharge and orientation to facility programs and services. * Maintains a written record of the resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. * Demonstrates the ability to suggest or implement creative alternative in providing individualized resident care. Assures that resident's right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints daily by reporting immediately any suspected or observed incidents of resident abuse per the facility policy and procedures. * Demonstrates the ability to recognize the need to utilize the facility ombudsman for resident concerns. Job Requirements We are seeking a Social Worker with 1 year of skilled nursing facility experience and expertise in discharge planning. Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: * Bachelors in Social Work from an accredited program. * 1 year of supervised social work with residents in a healthcare setting. * Skilled Nursing background. (Preferred) Licensure: * Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training: * Demonstrate effective communication skills (both verbal and written), sensitivity to the needs, interests, abilities of older, chronically ill, handicapped and/or convalescing adults. * Possess the ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team. Where You'll Work Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento's southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace - a 171-bed skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital. As part of our team, you'll be contributing your skills at Bruceville Terrace, providing compassionate care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home. One Community. One Mission. One California

Where You'll Work Built-in 1973, Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento's southern suburbs, including the Elk Grove, Wilton, and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1,120 employees, 283 medical staff, and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace - a 171-bed skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital. As part of our team, you'll be contributing your skills at Bruceville Terrace, providing compassionate care for the elderly, as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program, an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together, the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification, treatment, and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims, the Human Trafficking Medical Home. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities Job Summary: The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work screenings and interventions for patients in the Skilled Nursing Care. Coordinate discharge planning, including arranging services, ensuring home safety, and securing community resources The incumbent will plan, organize, develop, and direct the operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met and maintained on an individual basis. Responsibilities: Interviews all new residents in assigned area within five days of admission, obtains pertinent social history, completes initial social assessment, assigned sections of the RAI/MDS/RAPS and initiates a resident care plan entry within the required time frames as stated in the department policy and procedure manual. Completes timely and comprehensive progress notes and Quarterly assessments specific to the residents' social service needs and problems within required time frames as stated in the department policy and procedure manual. Attends all care planning meetings for assigned residents and provides psychosocial information to other team members. Participates in the development and implementation of Social Service resident care policies and protocols and provides advice and guidance in handling special cases or resident needs. Exceeds criteria by volunteering to research, develop and implement new programs in the facility. Involved in the implementation of programs to assist residents and their families with the social and psychological factors of illness, adjustment to the nursing facility and use of facility services and programs. Exceeds criteria by distributing informational items that promote the use of such services. Participates in the quality assurance activities for the department and promotes the completion of quality assurance studies to identify trends or concerns that may have a negative impact on quality resident care. Works with the quality assurance team to develop plans to improve the delivery of care and perception of quality by residents and families. Exceeds criteria by directing and assuring the consistent completion of monthly quality assurance studies over a six month period. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc. Exceeds criteria by developing an information tool (bulletin board, pamphlet) to advertise the department. Refer resident and families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. Exceeds criteria when written information of the referral agency is obtained and provided to the resident and family. Demonstrates ability to set priorities, work in a crisis situation, and complete required documentation in a timely manner 95-98% of the time. Attends and participates in Resident and Family Council meetings, documents areas of concern and assists in developing a written social work treatment plan of care to alleviate or diminish identified concerns. Exceeds criteria by initiating a facility committee or sub-committee designed to identify solutions and make recommendations to address the identified concerns. Maintain a reference library of written material to use in the education of residents and their families concerning the psychosocial aspects of illness, medically related social services, community resources, legal issues, financial resources, orientation and preparation for discharge and orientation to facility programs and services. Maintains a written record of the resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. Demonstrates the ability to suggest or implement creative alternative in providing individualized resident care. Assures that resident's right to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints daily by reporting immediately any suspected or observed incidents of resident abuse per the facility policy and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to recognize the need to utilize the facility ombudsman for resident concerns. Job Requirements We are seeking a Social Worker with 1 year of skilled nursing facility experience and expertise in discharge planning. Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: Bachelors Other in Social Work from an accredited program. 1 year of supervised social work with residents in a healthcare setting. Skilled Nursing background. (Preferred) Licensure: Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training: Demonstrate effective communication skills (both verbal and written), sensitivity to the needs, interests, abilities of older, chronically ill, handicapped and/or convalescing adults. Possess the ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Make a Difference at FosterHope Sacramento Are you passionate about supporting foster children and families? Do you have the skills to enhance our foster care program with your expertise and compassion FosterHope Sacramento is seeking a dedicated Special Skills Social Worker (MA) to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of children and families in our community. About Us At FosterHope Sacramento, we believe every child deserves a loving, stable home. We are committed to recruiting, training, and supporting Resource Families to provide foster children with the nurturing environment they need to thrive. Our mission is to ensure that each child in our care experiences love, stability, and support. Your Impact As a Special Skills Social Worker, you will support the Foster Care Placement Services, contributing to our foster care program's smooth and effective operation. Your work will directly influence the well-being of foster children and the efficiency of our service delivery. What You'll Do Provide Essential Support:Liaise with county and state agencies, school personnel, clients and their relatives, Resource Parents, and the community. Crisis Intervention:Offer crisis intervention support to children, youth, and families. Ensure Compliance:Review and assess critical incidents, submit reports, and track placements. Facilitate Transitions:Assist with placement transitions, ensuring smooth processes and family compliance. Engage and Train:Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training for resource families. Contribute to Excellence:Stay informed of industry trends and best practices and assist in quality improvement initiatives. What You Bring Masters degree in social work or related field. Deep knowledge of foster care regulations and interim licensing standards. Valid California Drivers license and required registrations. Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work with children and youth with complex needs. Competence in cultural and community resource knowledge. Work Environment You will work primarily in the office, with required home visits and community meetings. Flexibility is essential, including some non-traditional hours and on-call duties. Core hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5:30 with certain hours and days mandated as in-office workdays. This position requires working both during regular office hours and after hours. We are responsive to clients during and after hours. This position also requires attendance for off-hours activities for youth engagement. This may require altering your hours of operation while accommodating mandated in-office workdays. What We Offer Competitive salary range: $68,000 Comprehensive benefits, including a generous time-off program Opportunities for professional growth and development A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity Join Our Diverse Community At FosterHope Sacramento we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the unique perspectives and talents each team member brings to our organization, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are passionate about supporting foster children and families, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity! FosterHope Sacramento, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.