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Under general direction, the Medical Social Work Supervisor works for the Department Disability and Aging Services (DAS) Hub. This position is responsible for supervising intake functions including Adults Protective Services, home delivered meals, In Home Supportive Services, case management, Community Living Fund, Enhanced Care Management and Information, referral and assistance. This position also includes supervision of Class 2920 Medical Social Workers and Class 2940 Protective Services Worker staff. Along with supervision, this supervisor provides consultation concerning the most difficult cases and serves as liaison for DAS intake Programs.
Job Responsibility:
Supervising intake functions including Adults Protective Services, home delivered meals, In Home Supportive Services, case management, Community Living Fund, Enhanced Care Management and Information, referral and assistance
Supervision of Class 2920 Medical Social Workers and Class 2940 Protective Services Worker staff
Provides consultation concerning the most difficult cases and serves as liaison for DAS intake Programs
Ensures all DAS Intake services are done in accordance with accepted social work practices, City and County, State, and Federal laws and regulations
Prepares records and reports and maintains statistical controls, accountability, and funding justifications
Engages in regular communication via telephone and in writing, making presentations
Provides recourse to dissatisfied clients, and, when escalated, helps solve difficult problems and investigates and responds to reports of program misuse
Reviews and evaluates intakes by case review, case conferences, and individual conferences
Advises staff, in emergency situations, of appropriate case action, casework methods for handling difficult cases
Participates in the selection of staff, providing or coordinating staff trainings, preparing staff work schedules, and implementing disciplinary procedures
Assigns intake and referrals equitably for medical social work staff according to worker skill
Engages in regular team and one-on-one meetings to achieve specific case goals
Requirements:
Four (4) years of post-master’s Medical Social Worker experience in a health care setting
Current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Nice to have:
Previous experience working with older adults and adults with disabilities
Previous experience with veterans
Clinical knowledge and experience in hospitals, rehab centers, community agencies, and other similar health care settings