Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision by the master social worker and LCSW clinical coordinator, assists in meeting the psycho-social needs of Elderday participants using a person-centered care approach in the adult day health care program. Provides individual and small group attention and support, performs intakes and assessments, outreach to the community, and performs other related work as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Case Management/Assistance:
- Interacts with Elderday participants and observes behaviors, attitudes and functioning in order to help staff understand and respond to participants’ psycho-social needs from a person-centered perspective; responds appropriately to changes in physical and behavioral indicators of emotional distress.
- Under the direction of the Social Worker, prepares quarterly assessments and biannual reassessments.
- Provides individual and group support to visitors and new participants in order to facilitate their successful integration into the Elderday programs; refers participants and their families to appropriate community services as requested and agreed upon by them.
- Under the direction of the Social Worker, assists in intakes and enrollments, including home assessments; responds to inquiries and referrals and follows through on other social work tasks as assigned.
- Participates in the development of a person-centered care plan and assists Elderday team in understanding the role and values of person-centered care.
- Assists in daily activities of the Elderday program such as serving snacks and meals, helping participants on and off transportation vehicles, and providing personal care.
Professional Conduct:
- Maintains confidentiality and always treats participants and staff with dignity and respect.
- Communicates effectively with people who have physical and mental disabilities and who are from different racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, representatives of community organizations and the public.
Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency.
We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.
UNION:
- The social work assistant position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
- This is a FLSA non-exempt, Monday-Friday position.
- This position es eligible for a $.40/.10 per hour bilingual/biliterate differential after passing a test administered by the Human Resources Department.
- This position requires regular on-site attendance.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge of:
- Particular challenges associated with the older adults with complex medical needs and those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias
- Community support services available to older and disabled adults and their families; and
- Observation and communication techniques appropriate to the population served.
Ability to:
- Rapidly learn the services and requirements for Elderday;
- Assess and meet the needs of older adults with complex medical needs;
- Prepare complete, concise written material;
- Follow oral and written directions;
- Perform related record keeping, filing and documentation;
- Communicate effectively with and be sensitive to the needs of people with diverse backgrounds;
- Set priorities and work independently; and
- Deal tactfully, cooperatively and effectively with members of the public, community organizations and agency staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related social science.
- Must have strong organizational skills, strong writing skills and experience in Word, Excel and data entry.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a First Aid & CPR certificate within 30 days of hire.
- Sign and follow Statement of Compliance to Report Elder Abuse.
- Fluent bilingual Spanish/English required.
- Bicultural and biliterate preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.
- Must have a valid CA driver’s license, drive a motor vehicle incidental to the performance of the work and be insured.
- Must test for TB and clear before first day of employment.
- Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or be willing to wear a protective face mask during government regulated influenza season.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Standing, walking, sitting, typing, reaching, bending, moving and/or lifting up to 25 pounds.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related social science
- Fluent bilingual Spanish/English
- Strong organizational and writing skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry
- Possess or be willing to obtain First Aid & CPR certificate within 30 days of hire
- Sign and follow Statement of Compliance to Report Elder Abuse
- Pass criminal background check and maintain a clean record
- Valid California driver's license, ability to drive incidental to work, and insured
- Test for TB and clear before first day of employment
- Receive annual influenza vaccination or be willing to wear a protective face mask during regulated influenza season
- Bicultural and biliterate
What We Do
Community Bridges is a nonprofit human-services organization serving Santa Cruz County, California. Through a family of ten programs, it provides essential support and equitable access to resources for children, families, and older adults. Its services include family resources, childcare, meals, transportation, nutrition education, senior care, and referrals, while it also advocates for health, dignity, and stronger community conditions across every stage of life.
