ADHC Social Worker

MISSION
Kheir’s mission is to increase and provide access to culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California.

POSITION SUMMARY
The ADHC Social Worker assumes responsibility for assuring the department and all individuals at their direction provide intake and patient advocacy services as well as coordinating social service matters with physicians, staff, participants/patients, families and other organizations. The Social Worker strives to lessen or remove blocks to the participant’s ability to access wellness and the use of medical/rehabilitative care across the continuum of care. These activities including serving as a resource to licensed and other care providers regarding the following: 1) accessing community resources, 2) arranging for needed medical equipment or supplies to assist in returning client to their home, 3) appropriate referrals to state and government agencies when issues identified, 4) referrals to community self-help organizations, 5) serving as a representative at meetings that integrate our ADHC with other health, educational and welfare agencies of the community, 6) providing individual and group counseling as defined within the participant’s Individual Plan of Care (IPC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSW (or MA in psychology, gerontology or counseling plus one year of experience) or BSW (with 2 years of experience in aging, health or long-term care services).
• Bilingual Korean/English.
• Ability to work with individuals with physical or mental limitations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts various assessments, care plan development and advocacy for each participant.
• Researches and coordinates community referrals.
• Monitors and reports case recording on a timely basis.
• Participates/leads in coordination of social/health services.
• Participates in team meetings and provides consultation to therapists, families and participants.
• Assists with the Program Director’s day-to-day management of the ADHC.
• Assists with supervision of staff, audit preparations and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a company provided computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. The position requires occasional travel to attend on- and off-site meetings.

Kheir Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kheir Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Kheir Clinic will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Please note that this job description is subject to change to meet the needs of Kheir Clinic.

About Kheir Clinic (FQHC):

The Kheir Clinic is a primary provider of critical in-language healthcare and human services support to the residents of Metro Los Angeles and its neighboring communities. We strive to accommodate underserved residents in the greater Los Angeles area regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or income.