Social Worker

Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. develops and administers programs for the aging population of the mid-peninsula region. Rosener House offers an enriched therapeutic day program in a caring, protective environment. We promote independence and dignity for older adults facing challenges and limitations, including Alzheimer’s, dementia, early memory loss, stroke, Parkinson’s, and other chronic conditions.

PVI Culture: PVI has a strong values-driven culture that supports its mission. The Assessment and Service Coordinator is expected to model and set an example for other PVI employees to live our Core Values: Respect, Commitment, Trust, Dedication and Compassion as articulated in the PVI Culture Matrix.

Position:

Provide intake assessments and care management services for a therapeutic day program. The day program serves older adults who are physically, cognitively, and/or emotionally impaired. The social workers work with and refer families to appropriate community resources and services in order to enhance the participant's life and ease the family's stress of care-giving.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work/counseling.preferred
• Minimum two years of experience working with older adults and/or people with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of family caregiver issues, Alzheimer’s disease, community resources.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• California Dept. of Justice and Social Services criminal record clearance required prior to employment.
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Maintain a good driving safety record (verified by a DMV report at hire and at least yearly thereafter), a reliable vehicle, proof of liability insurance with a minimum of 100,000/300,000 coverage.
• Proficient computer skills using Word, Excel, Outlook.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Social Services

• Provide intakes, assessments, care management, and referral to appropriate community services.
• Provide individual and family counseling, develop and lead counseling sessions for participants and families.
• Provide outreach into the community, including attendance at appropriate on-going meetings with various long-term care groups.
• Facilitate caregiver/family member support groups.
• Provide family consultation relating to long-term care needs and Rosener House participation.
• Work collaboratively with lead Social Worker, Director, Family Services Manager, Program Manager, and Registered Nurse.
• Participate in various Peninsula Volunteers sponsored community education events as appropriate (housing, health fairs, etc.)
• Develop/maintain professional expertise through attendance at various community education and professional seminars.
• Participate in planning outreach and educational events.
• Contribute to outreach and fundraising materials.
• Participate in developing participant care plans and ongoing evaluations.
• Provide input for program development.
• Assist in overall participant supervision and assist participants with activities of daily living, if needed.
• Assist in training new staff members.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and care coordination meetings.
• Conduct in-service training for staff members and volunteers as needed.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Menlo Park, CA 94025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35