Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:
Fresno CBAS is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Part-Time, Social Worker (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM) to join our team in Fresno, CA. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community by providing essential support, resources, and advocacy.

Areas of Social Work Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the screening and intake processes of the Center and will follow up on all inquiries in a timely manner. Meets with family members or referring agencies and determines appropriate program.
2. Provides in-home assessments for all CBAS/ADHC participants. Completes social service assessments, reassessments, and quarterlies on participants.
Implements the center’s Person-Centered Care Planning Process. (Reassessments will be conducted every six months and as needed whenever a change of conditions occurs or hospitalizations or length of absence)
3. As part of the care coordination intervention, the Social Worker will provide discharge planning for all participants every six months or as needed.
4. Provides care coordination for CBAS/ADHC participants and their family members or authorized agent to and from the Center.
5. Develops the Person-Centered Plan of Care for each participant and will document the response to each intervention daily. Will document in the participant health record of the progress or lack of progress towards goals. The Social Worker will provide services as specified on the IPC and will document services on the same day.
6. Will supervise the social worker assistant and/or social work aide.
7. Provides group sessions and provides encouragement to participate in group sessions.
8. Provides participant and family counseling as needed.
9. Enforces the implementation of participant's rights to ensure compliance.
10. Implements the Grievance Procedure when needed.
11. Facilitates Caregiver Support Groups as assigned.
12. Provides in-service training to program aides and employees when needed.
13. Monitors and supervises the Screening, Intake, and Discharge Process.
14. Collaborate with the various community organizations to recommend referrals for participants being served in the program.
15. The job description is in no way meant to describe exactly what the job duties are. It is a guideline to provide a frame of reference of job requirements.
Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) from an accredited program
• Active California licensure (ASW, LCSW, or eligibility to obtain) preferred
• Experience in case management, care coordination, or community-based social services
• Strong knowledge of local Fresno community resources and social service systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Compassionate, client-centered approach with strong ethical standards

Conditions of Employment:
Physical clearance for reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and grasping; have full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.; need to lift and transfer participants; T.B. clearance; must maintain current first aid and CPR; must have reliable private vehicle, proof of CA driver’s license and maintain proof of current vehicle insurance.

About Us:
Fresno CBAS is a trusted community-based organization dedicated to serving the diverse needs of adults with physical, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities throughout Fresno County, CA. Our participants rely on us for high-quality, culturally sensitive care and support, and our team is passionate about delivering it every day. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where employees are empowered to grow professionally while making a lasting impact.