Caseworker Home Care

Kin On is seeking a Social Worker working in a skilled nursing facility with mainly elders needing short-term and/or long-term care. The primary functions of this position are 1) to coordinate admission process, facilitate transition during short-term rehabilitation stay, and discharge planning; 2) to assist resident's adjustment into a Long-term care facility, maintain their maximum level of health and independence, and work with their family and multi-disciplinary team in caring for these residents.

General Responsibilities

Collect required client service utilization and demographic information.

Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessment of residents.

Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team in coordinating admission process, developing individual care plan and discharge planning for residents on Rehabilitation Services.

Counsel resident and their family on long-term care options and services, bereavement, caregiver stress, and advocate for resident's rights.

Attend regular meetings such as daily stand-up meeting, resident care plan conferences, social services team meetings, and psychotropic medication review committee.

Complete on-going documentation and required evaluation.

Make referral and coordinate services such as mental health, home health, home care, respite services and durable medical equipment.

Work with residents to maximize and preserve their quality of life.

Work with residents' family, nursing home staffs, other health care professionals (such as MH, therapist, ARNP, PCP) in providing comprehensive care to residents.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date and complete records of all clients and collateral contacts.

Ensure services are in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills

Bachelor degree in social work with at least one year of experience in working with the elderly and/or persons with disabilities. Master of Social Work is preferred.

Familiarity with the Asian community and social service network.

Proficiency in computer & software skills (eg, Email, Word, Excel, Internet).

Bilingual in English and Chinese. Fluency in at least two of the following Chinese dialects: Cantonese, Toishanese, Mandarin, Taiwanese is highly preferred.

Legally eligible for employment in the United States.

Compensation And Benefits

Pay: $25.00/hour - $35.00/hour depending on experiences

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

7 days paid holidays are included in paid vacations

Paid vacations: 2.62 hours for every 40 hours worked

Paid sick leave: 1.24 hours for every 40 hours worked

Discounts on meals

Free parking

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