Social Worker Assistant
Company: High Desert Pace Inc
Location: Victorville
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Under the direct
supervision of the Social Worker, the Social Work Assistant is
responsible for direct social work case management services to
participants. Requirements: Responsibilities In conjunction with
the Interdisciplinary Team, the Social Work Assistant may meet with
family members and others. Social Work Assistant is responsible for
coordinating ongoing family meetings, as needed. Administer
individual and family counseling as needed or prescribed in the
plan of care and assessments; develop and lead group counseling as
needed or prescribed in the plan of care and assessments; develop
and lead group counseling and support activities under direct
supervision of the Social Worker. Provide ongoing case management
and advocacy as required. In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary
Team, coordinate discharge planning for participants returning home
from the hospital or nursing facility. Maintain current, written
case management records, including ongoing documentation of
services provided, and participants expressed wishes. Act as a
liaison between the participant and other agencies such as
Department of Aging, Social Security Administration, Medicaid, etc.
Assist with money management Assist with ongoing financial
eligibility for participants, including recertification as needed.
Participate in participant-related conferences in the community as
designated. Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects,
and committees as assigned. Adhere to and support the centers
practices, procedures and policies including assigned break times
and attendance. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and
perform all other related duties as assigned. Accept assigned
duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related
duties as assigned. Be flexible in schedule of hours worked. May
require use of personal vehicle. Education & Training Preferred one
(1) year of documented experience in working with a frail or
elderly population required. Prefer experience in a community-based
setting or geriatric program. Bachelors degree in social work or
related field required. Is medically cleared for communicable
diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in
direct participant care. Skills & Abilities Interest in the
risk-based long-term program to serve frail elderly in a
community-based setting. Experience and thorough knowledge of
social service principles and practices. Knowledge of psychosocial,
behavioral, and family needs of the elderly population. Knowledge
of financing mechanisms such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Prospective
Payment Systems. Knowledge of the local and social service delivery
systems and aging network. Proven ability to work in an
interdisciplinary team. Ability to work effectively and
harmoniously with the staff, the elderly, and providers of
services, public and private agencies. Energetic, dependable,
resourceful and flexible. Effective oral and written communication
skills. Computer skills required. Working Conditions The working
conditions and physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Ability to access all areas of the center
throughout the workday. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly;
required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when
attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds. Ability to
communicate verbally with an excellent comprehension of the English
language.
Keywords: High Desert Pace Inc, Alhambra , Social Worker Assistant, Social Services , Victorville, California
