JEFFERSON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
SOCIAL WORKER
CLOSING DATE: JUNE 23, 2008

SUMMARY: Provides social work services to maintain and, if possible,
improve the physical, mental and emotional well being of older adults
and disabled adults in our community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Perform intake registration for new
participants to determine eligibility and appropriateness for programs;
conduct initial assessment, develop care plan, initiate ongoing reviews
and refer as necessary to other services the participant or caregiver
might need; assess participants for mental illness, dementia,
alcohol/substance abuse, physical abuse and/or neglect and make
appropriate referrals for follow-up, treatment, or counseling; provide
discharge planning and assist in transition and follow-up for
participants and caregivers when changes make it necessary to consider
alternative living arrangements; provide individual and group counseling
for participants and families; assist the Program Coordinator with
outreach and community organization activities; provide information to
participants, caregivers, staff and the community regarding community
resources/services; coordinate with Information and Assistance and case
management as needed; provide information and referral for persons not
appropriate for adult day care; make follow-up home visits and calls as
necessary to assist and counsel participants and caregivers, advocating
and safeguarding the human and civil rights of the participant; provide
assistance with feeding, mobility, and toileting, and other duties as
assigned. Work collaboratively with RN to assign volunteer Health
Mentors; develop support groups/health promotion classes at the senior
center based on EW participant needs; provide information, referral, and
follow-up regarding community resources; primary responsibility for
ongoing recruitment. Maintain records and prepare and submit timely
reports; other duties as necessary and/or assigned.

The Successful Candidate will have the following qualifications: 
●	Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field. 
●	At least two (2) years’ experience in a human service field,
preferably working with frail or disabled adults and their families or a
Masters Degree
●	Willingness to obtain a yearly TB Test, Statement of Good
Health, Food Handlers Permit, Series B Hepatitis test and CPR
Certification.
●	Experience with health promotion/disease management preferred. 
●	Certification, if applicable, preferred. 
●	Physical ability to assist disabled participants with
transferring and ambulating; must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
●	Computer experience necessary.
●	Valid WV State Drivers License

WHO MAY APPLY: Eligible candidates must be able to perform each of the
essential duties listed above and satisfy the minimum requirements
listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: All employees must complete a Criminal History Background Check 

How to Apply: Pick up an application packet at Jefferson County Council
on Aging: 103 West 5th Avenue Ranson WV 25438 OR call 304-725-4044 to
have an application packet mailed to your home.

Submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and your interest
in the position, a
current résumé, salary requirements, four (4) professional references
and a completed Jefferson County Council on Aging application form.

Mail or Deliver to:
ATTN: Shawnna Molina, Executive Director
Jefferson County Council on Aging
103 West 5th Avenue
Ranson WV 25438

SELECTION PROCESS: This is a competitive selection process. All
application packages that
show the minimum qualifications and have followed the How To Apply
instructions will be
reviewed. Interviews will be scheduled for those applicants whose
qualifications in the areas
listed above most closely correspond to the position’s requirements.
In order to preserve our
resources toward furthering our mission, only candidates with whom we
wish to arrange
an interview will be contacted. All others will be maintained in our
current files for a minimum
of six months.

Interviews will be conducted as qualified candidates are identified.
Jefferson County Council on Aging IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER