Bilingual Social Worker II (Spanish)

WEST SIDE FEDERATION FOR SENIOR AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Social Worker II (Bilingual / Spanish) The Social Worker II works as part of the social service team. They report to the Clinical Coordinator, or Director of Clinical and Social Services, while working closely with their Building Manager. A Social Worker II is an exempt employee who is required to have a Masters Degree. They are expected to be able to work autonomously while developing 1:1 relationships with the residents. This relationship will enable the Social Worker I to provide a comprehensive range of social work services to the residents and enable the residents to establish and maintain safe and independent lifestyles in the community. Responsibilities Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining appropriate medical and mental health services. Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining entitlements. Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining home care. Provide care coordination for residents, as needed, between community service providers. Assist residents in establishing and/or maintaining family and social relationships. Through in-house and community referrals, assist residents in participating in socialization activities. Assist residents with budgeting, income maintenance etc. to ensure on-time payment of rent. Assist residents with money management as needed. Follow up with resident and other service providers during out of facility stays such as hospitalizations and/or short-term rehabilitation placements. Oversee the discharge planning process for residents as applicable, including the completion of all necessary discharge forms and/or applications to other facilities. Provide individual counseling as needed. Escort residents to appointments as needed. Provide crisis intervention services as needed. Provision of group work