As a member of the social services team, provide direct task-oriented social work services to clients/patients, families, and others; and/or participate in the practicum instruction of social work assistant students.

Under general supervision, provide direct task-oriented social work services and/or participate in the practicum instruction of social work assistant students.

Assists clients/patients, families, and others with discharge planning; coordinates with other staff members; explains program requirements (such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability) to potential participants and referrers;

Participates in practicum instruction of social work assistant students;

Teaches clients/patients, families, and staff task-focused aspects of discharge planning;

Performs the work of Social Work Assistant 1's;

Performs related duties as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor's Degree in the behavioral sciences

AND

Two years experience as a Social Work Assistant 1 or equivalent. 

OR

Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences

AND

Four years of work experience as a Social Work Assistant 1 or equivalent. 

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.