Social Worker

1 month ago


Gardena, California, United States YAI Full time
Job Title: Social Worker - Residential Services

YAI is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join our team in providing residential services to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). As a Social Worker, you will play a critical role in supporting the placement of individuals into care homes, licensed as California Group Homes, and assisting with various aspects of their support needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the completion of intake studies, needs and services plans, and discharge plans for each person in the home.
  • Participate in transitional planning, including Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individual Program Plan (IPP), and Individual Behavior Support Plan (IBSP) meetings.
  • Ensure that each individual's written Needs and Services Plan is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.
  • Act as a liaison between the home and various parties, including family members, authorized representatives, and advocates.
  • Maintain persons' services records per CA statute and regulations.
  • Provide training for group home staff regarding support needs, needs and services plans, and discharge plans.
  • Conduct monthly Residential Council Meetings with the people who reside in the home.
  • Frequently attend and participate in meetings related to the service and support needs of the persons resident in the home.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program or a field other than social work with at least three years of social work experience under the supervision of a social worker with a Master's Degree.
  • Ability to work in a stressful environment.
  • Knowledge of California's Lanterman Act and its related service system, Title 17 and/or Title 22 regulations.
  • Highly organized and flexible with ability to manage time and work autonomously while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Cooperative team player.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation/training skills.
  • Project Management.
  • Proficiency in technical systems, such as Behavior Agent, WorkDay, Microsoft Teams, etc.
  • Creative and solution-oriented problem solver with proven influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field.
  • Knowledge and awareness of ID/DD, including knowledge of their unique needs.
  • Familiarity with residential services for people with I/DD.

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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