Social Worker

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Orange, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, CPR Certification, Case Management, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Computer Software, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Data Visualization, Discharge Plans, Diversity, Driver's License, English Language, Facilities Planning, Farsi Language, Financial Planning, Financial Services, First Aid, Health Plan, Industry Standards, Korean Language, Leadership, Legal Standards, Manual Dexterity, Medical Records, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Risk, Social Work, Spreadsheets, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Typing, Vietnamese Language, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Orange, CA
POSTED
23 days ago
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • 70% - Care Management
    • Participates in a mission driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
    • Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team's (IDT) initial, six (6) month and annual assessments, as well as care planning of the participant's case in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
    • Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
    • Communicates effectively and openly with other IDT members on participant status and needs.
    • Assesses patients for high-risk situations such as suicidal/homicidal ideation and abuse. Reports appropriately in accordance with legal and ethical standards of practice and engages in safety planning with participants and/or family.
    • Develops and leads group counseling and participant support group activities.
    • Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, serves as a liaison with such organizations and as an advocate for participants.
    • Assists in the completion of advance directives, mortuary arrangements, funeral planning and/or facility placement.
    • Aids patients/representatives in ascertaining third-party and financial resources and planning for financial coverage for services as necessary.
    • Addresses any psychosocial needs that may require social work support and intervention (e.g., anxiety, depression and other behaviors), both at the center and at home.
    • • Works with PACE participants and the IDT to develop an appropriate discharge plan for disenrolling from PACE services.
    • May be required to perform home visits to private homes of CalOptima Health's PACE participants; frequent travel in Orange County.
    • Support PACE participants with care coordination needs, such as transportation, family communication, scheduling visits to the center, supporting with warm handoff process to our community partners.
    • Represents and supports the participant's care management needs by being an advocate for their care, supporting clinical needs such as supportive counseling, developing care plans to manage all psychosocial needs (i.e., establishing support systems, coping mechanisms, assessing depression, anxiety, cognition) and developing interventions.
  • 25% - Support Services
    • Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
    • Consults with and advises staff members regarding the relationship of social, emotional and cultural factors to health and medical care and the availability of social services in the community.
    • Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings and case conferences.
    • Helps support the new enrollee process of enrollment into the PACE program (e.g., communicates to IDT and ensures all service gaps are covered prior to enrollment).
    • Participates in program improvement for the Social Work department.
    • Works with the Quality Improvement (QI) department to support grievances, appeals and advocacy consistent with participant's rights.
  • 5% - Other
    • Completes other projects and duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university PLUS 2 years of experience in a health-related field required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
  • 1 year of experience working with the elderly population with relevant experience within the last 3 years required.
  • CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of the date of hire.
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle or other approved means of transportation, an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance will be required for work away from the primary office 30% of the time or more.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1 year of case management experience with the elderly population.
  • Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).
Required Licensure / Certifications:
  • N/A
Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
  • Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
  • Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
  • Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
  • Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
  • Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
  • Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
  • Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
  • Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
  • Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
  • Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds
Work Environment:
If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:
  • Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
  • There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
  • The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
If located at PACE:
  • Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
  • There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
  • The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.
If located in the Community:
  • Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
  • Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
  • There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
  • The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About the Company

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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
https://www.tscti.com/careers-0