EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Last Updated: December 22, 2011
Community Care is seeking individuals who are excited to join a friendly, team-oriented,
dynamic organization. Community Care is a non-profit provider of care
management and referral services in Lake and Mendocino Counties. We offer part
and full-time positions, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits. For more
information please call (707) 468-9347 or email CommunityCare@CCMC1.org. Community Care is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: You can submit an
Application for Employment electronically by downloading our Microsoft Word version and emailing it,
with your resume, to CommunityCare@CCMC1.org. You can mail us your application by printing
and completing our Adobe PDF version
and sending it, with your resume, to Community Care, 301 South State Street,
Ukiah, CA 95482. You can also pick up or
drop off applications, at any of our three locations.
TITLE: TAPS Studio Administrator/Social Worker
DEPARTMENT: Community Care Independence Plus
REPORTS
TO: Director, Independence Plus
HOURS: 9:00 – 3:00 up to three (3)
days a week
WAGE: $13.00-$15.00 per hour
GENERAL
STATEMENT
TAPS Studio Administrator/Social Worker
will provide services to artists with developmental disabilities to enable them
to achieve on optimum level of independence in creative artistic endeavors
while assuring the continuity of services in TAPS. This includes providing
guidance and support regarding implementation of artistic plans and ongoing
supportive feedback about each artist’s progress toward their goals. The Studio Administrator/Social Worker will
work in conjunction with the Art Instructor and assist in supervising the
Studio Aide.
QUALIFICATIONS
·
Experience
working with persons with disabilities, in work and/or family situations.
·
The
ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with persons with
developmental disabilities.
·
At
least two years of college and at least two years of experience in the field of
human services, primarily with persons with disabilities.
Possession of
training and/or experience in the following areas:
JOB
DUTIES
The following responsibilities represent
the essential functions of the position:
1.
Provide
guidance and support to artists regarding implementation of their goals.
2.
Assist
artists with chosen activities.
3.
Support
and participate in the planning and scheduling of activities in conjunction
with Art Instructor.
4.
Order
and organize supplies as needed.
5.
Assure
compliance with all safety and confidentiality standards.
6.
Accurately
record attendance and billing information.
7.
Write
reports on artists’ progress as required by
8.
Maintain
confidential records.
9.
Communicate
effectively with Service Coordinators as needed.
10. Participate in the scheduling,
implementation and public relations surrounding public viewings of artists’
creations.
11. Handle all aspects of remuneration
distribution regarding works sold by artists.
12. Coordinate scheduling of Art Instructors in
conjunction with Program Director of Independence Plus.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
A fingerprint check will be done before
beginning work.
Possession
of a valid California Driver’s License and a driving record/DMV check to assure
insurance approval to drive program vehicles, if necessary.
TITLE: Social Work Case Manager / Outreach Coordinator– Lake County
DEPARTMENT: Community Care HIV/AIDS Program (CCHAP)
Lake and
Mendocino Counties
REPORTS
TO: Program Director
HOURS: 40
hrs/wk
Pay: $3227
- $3558/mo. plus benefits
This
position combines two part-time positions into one full time position with
separate but related responsibilities.
The
Social Work Case Manager (SWCM) (60% FTE) is responsible for case management
and benefits advocacy to people with early, mid and late spectrum HIV/AIDS in
Lake County. The SWCM completes psychosocial assessments covering
psychological, social and environmental concerns, including evaluation of
mental status. The SWCM develops a monthly care plan together with the nurse
case manager. Assessments are done in clients’ homes as well as in the office.
The SWCM provides advocacy and resources for clients, as needed, assists with
obtaining entitlements, networks with community agencies and maintains
confidential client records and reports on a timely basis.
The
Outreach Coordinator (40% FTE) provides activities and programs through the
CCHAP Drop-In Center as well as providing outreach activities and information
in the wider community. The Coordinator provides information, assistance, and
emotional support to clients, when needed, secures food assistance for clients
through public and private funding sources and oversees the distribution of
food from the CCHAP Food Closet. The Coordinator provides housing assistance
through the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS program (HOPWA). Some reports
are required.
Skills
Required
1. Must relate well to clients in a caring but
non-judgmental manner.
2. A good understanding of the
psychosocial/medical needs of these clients is required in order to formulate
an integrated, comprehensive care plan.
3. Effective verbal and written communications
4. Strongly defined sense of professional
boundaries.
5. Effective analytical and problem-solving
skills and ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making.
6. Ability to work collaboratively and
harmoniously with the CCHAP team.
7. Ability to network and develop
relationships with community agencies, service providers and the medical
community.
8. Excellent time management and
prioritization skills.
9. Ability to interview, assess clients’ needs
and to provide supportive counseling to clients and their support systems.
10. Ability to take direction and work with
minimal supervision.
WORKING
RELATIONSHIPS
The
Case Manager reports to the Program Director and will work closely with the
case management team. This includes
coordinating closely with the Nurse Case Manager, Case Management
Assistant/Secretary and Drop-In-Center Coordinator The Social Work Case Manager will
confer with the Program Director about complicated client cases. The Social Work Case Manager will submit data
on a timely basis to the CCHAP Case Management Secretary for reporting
purposes.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General
Statement
The
Case Manager is responsible for case management and benefits advocacy to people
with early, mid and late spectrum HIV/AIDS in Lake County.
Duties
1.
Complete psychosocial assessments
covering psychological, social and environmental concerns, including evaluation
of mental status.
2.
Develop a monthly care plan with the
Nurse Case Manager.
3.
Identify and develop support systems
for the client.
4.
Maintain confidential client records
and reports on a timely basis, i.e., progress notes on each significant client
visit or contact.
5.
Visit each client on a regular basis,
including gathering information for reporting to the State Office of AIDS.
6.
Conduct interagency and/or family
conferences as necessary to serve the best interest of the client.
7.
Assist client to obtain entitlements
including insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, IHSS, and
other benefits.
8.
Provide client advocacy and find
resources for clients as needed.
9.
Assist client to obtain appropriate
health care, i.e., arranging for transportation to medical appointments,
physician referral, dental referral, and other services.
10.
Provide psychosocial
intervention/counseling.
11.
Provide death and dying counseling for
clients and bereavement counseling for the client’s family and support system.
12.
Network with community agencies,
service providers, etc.
13.
Other duties as assigned by the Program
Director.
14.
Regular attendance is required.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Employee
must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. Employee must carry
at least the minimum of $15,000/$30,000 automobile liability/bodily injury
insurance.
The
duties of this position include, but are not limited to the responsibilities
outlined above. This job description is
not permanent and serves as a guideline which can normally be expected to
change when appropriate.
From
time to time, employees are asked to perform duties and handle responsibilities
that are not in their job descriptions.
If, over the months, new duties and responsibilities remain a
significant part of the assignment, the job description is changed.