Social work associate job description

Taking part in community health is rewarding and meaningful. LifeLong Medical Care is seeking a part-time or full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Associate Social Worker (ASW) to work with a multi-disciplinary collaborative team. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the LCSW/ASW provides comprehensive social services to residents in the respite program. LCSW licensure hours are provided for ASW as well as clinical training opportunities.

The Medical Respite Program consists of 4 apartments with 15 bedrooms surrounding a courtyard and has a daily census of 27 individuals. The program provides integrated medical and cares management services to homeless adults, most of whom are recently discharged from hospital care. This is a short-term (up to 45 days) respite facility providing 24/7 staff support.
About us:
As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at more than 15 primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from hospitals to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.
LifeLong Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive annual salary of $68,000-$72,000 for ASW and $80,000-$100,00 for LCSW, depending on years since licensed, and excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and loan repayment programs, and commuter benefits. LifeLong is qualified for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 16). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:
In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
Responsibilities
Provides counseling, psychosocial support, and crisis intervention to residents. Coordinates and conducts training and clinical supervision for MSW interns and consults and guides other program staff. Provides timely and accurate documentation using appropriate EHR systems Performs comprehensive age and culturally appropriate psychosocial assessments on residents
in conjunction with the resident, formulates a social service care plan;
Refers and links residents to appropriate substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, case management programs, home care services, transportation programs, domestic violence resources, and appropriate community social services resources, including those required by mandatory laws such as child and elder abuse
Maintains ongoing communication and coordination on resident's care plan and psychosocial status with clinic staff, other community programs, and in-patient providers to ensure continuity of care.
Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team.
Assists and educates residents on financial and medical entitlement programs, provides appropriate referral, and ensure linkage to these programs with assistance from the care management team.
Provides information on housing options, assistance with a referral, completion of applications, and gathering of needed documents to assist residents in obtaining temporary and permanent housing.
Performs community outreach and acts as liaison with other health care and social services providers
Participates in Respite staff meetings.
Participates in gathering and reporting outcome measures and quality improvement efforts.
Develops and facilitates groups and 1:1 therapy session to assist patients in coping with health-related and social services issues;
Performs other related duties as assigned/required.
Qualifications
Must be an LCSW or ASW in the State of California Minimum of one-year experience in a medical health care setting working with adults preferred Minimum of two years of experience in providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management Strong organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills and ability to be flexible and adaptive to change. Ability to effectively present information to others, including other employees, community partners, and vendors. Ability to work with individuals and organizations at the local level to build support. Ability to seek direction/approval from supervisor on essential matters, yet work independently with little onsite supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills and ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and be culturally sensitive. Conduct oneself in external settings to reflect positively on LifeLong Medical Care, including EBCRP, as an organization of professional, confident, and sensitive staff. Ability to see how one's work intersects with that of other departments of LifeLong Medical Care, including EBCRP, and that of other partner organizations. Make appropriate use of knowledge/ expertise/ connections of other staff Be creative and mature with a “can do,” proactive attitude and an ability to continuously “scan” the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement. Ability to work sensitively with homeless, diverse cultural groups, and immigrant and refugee populations. Knowledge of the social services resources in Alameda County, including familiarity with GA, SSA, SSI, SDI, Medicare, and Medi-Cal benefits. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bi-lingual is a plus

Social Emotional Learning Associate
Reports to: Senior Director of Social Emotional Learning


Organization Overview:
The Steppingstone Foundation (TSF) prepares students from historically marginalized communities to access, navigate, and graduate from college through two initiatives, the Steppingstone Scholars Program and the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA). The Steppingstone Scholars Program is a direct-service program in Boston that provides academic, social-emotional, and college-readiness services to students, called Scholars, beginning as early as fifth grade and continuing all the way through college graduation. The Steppingstone Scholars Program consists of five components: Admissions, the Academy, Middle School Success, High School Success, and College Success. NPEA connects the people, practices, and innovations for eliminating barriers to educational access, and college and career success for historically marginalized students.


Department and Position Overview:
At Steppingstone, we believe that social emotional learning is essential to Scholars' success in middle school, high school, and beyond, and that this learning needs to be infused into all parts of the program for it to be most effective. To this end, the SEL programming at Steppingstone is largely preventative, consisting of community building programming, psychoeducational curriculum, an Advising system based on strong relationships, and staff professional development.


The SEL Associate will work with the Senior Director of Social Emotional Learning to ensure the social and emotional needs of Scholars are incorporated into all aspects of Steppingstone's programming. The majority of the SEL Associate's time will be spent helping to design and implement Steppingstone's psychoeducational curriculum, working to identify the SEL needs of Scholars and families and recommending and developing relevant programming. The SEL Associate will also be a member of several collaborative teams, helping to plan professional development for staff and initiatives to create a positive program climate and culture. There will also be opportunity to work with Scholars and families, providing short term 1:1 interventions, small groups, and referrals.


Academic Year Schedule:
The SEL Associate will work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule during the school year. Wednesday afternoons during the school year end around 6:30 p.m., and occasional additional evening work is mandatory. In person programming occurs at Boston Latin Academy on Saturdays and the SEL Associate will be expected to be at that location from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
During the school year, this position will be a hybrid role with two days in office, one day at the program site on Saturdays, and two days remotely, with some flexibility around work hours.


Summer Schedule:
During the summer, employees will work a Monday-Friday schedule. Steppingstone hosts a 6-week in-person program for Scholars, which will be held at Milton Academy in July and August. The SEL Associate must be able to work in person at Milton Academy, Monday-Friday from approximately 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., and until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for faculty meetings. Due to the nature of the summer session, PTOs are granted on a very limited basis from the end of June through August.
A $500 home office set-up stipend will be provided upon hire, followed by quarterly stipends of $50. Laptops are provided to each employee to enhance the hybrid experience.


Salary: $49,000
Start Date: October 2022


Responsibilities:
Support the development and implementation of Steppingstone's social emotional curriculum Help to ensure effective social emotional support of all Scholars through consultation with Advisors, participation in weekly Advising Team meetings, and co-planning trainings on topics such as working with diverse populations, group facilitation, and stress management Assist in the creation of developmentally appropriate community building activities and events to support a positive program culture Assess Scholar needs, provide short term intervention as appropriate, provide coaching to Advisors, and/or make referrals to outside resources Utilize data collection, tracking, and documentation to inform program improvements and monitor Scholar progress Help to deliver the core program by supporting the admission process and providing logistical support for and participating fully in the summer session
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to educational and racial equity in college access and success Orientation towards continuous learning for self and others Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and group facilitation capabilities, incorporating cross-cultural sensitivity Effective project management skills combined with professional judgment, vision, and problem-solving capabilities An ideal candidate will have experience working with a mix of ages in the range of 5th grade through college, as we work with all of these groups.


Education and Work Experience:
Masters level degree in school counseling, social work, or related field Experience working with a diverse group of students and ability to support and challenge students as appropriate.


Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work at a desk, communicate information, move about the office, operate office equipment and utilize a computer for extended periods of time. Pursuant to the ADA, Steppingstone will provide reasonable services and accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their employment, except when doing so would be unduly disruptive and/or result in undue hardship to the organization.


To Apply: Please input your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, and how you learned about this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.


COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
As a condition of employment, all Steppingstone employees, including full-time, part-time, temporary and contract employees, and interns, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To be considered fully vaccinated, individuals must have received two doses of the approved Pfizer/Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, and remain up to date with all boosters recommended by the CDC prior to the finalization of the hiring process. Finalists will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination.


Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles, particularly those involving close contact with students, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. Steppingstone will engage in the interactive accommodation process on an individualized basis in light of each particular role.


Employee Benefits:
Generous paid time off 15 days PTO 5 wellness days 12.5 holidays 2 weeks paid office closure Health, Dental and Vision coverage Life, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance Retirement Plan Tuition & Professional Development reimbursement Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care Pre-tax Transportation Plan (Transit & Parking) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Membership to the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA)


Steppingstone Core Values
Power of One
We honor every voice and believe we are strongest when we work together. We recognize, respect, and nurture the fullness and complexity of each member of our community. We believe in the power of belonging and seek to create a welcoming and inclusive culture.
Walk the Walk
We partner with every Scholar and family, supporting them holistically throughout their own educational journey. We work with a clear and measurable purpose, using data to drive collective decision-making and challenge assumptions. We create spaces for difficult conversations to transform our thinking and move us forward.
Embrace Growth
We strive to operate as an anti-racist organization and commit to continuous learning and action in the service of this goal. We provide opportunities for everyone in our community to flourish and reach their full potential. We make time for reflection, learn from past experiences, and take initiative in response to changing needs and new ideas.


The Steppingstone Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or handicap, as defined by law .



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