Manager Social Work - Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
5x8 hrs
$124K-160K/yearOverview
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Pay
Description
These positions typically assist a Manager or Director of Social Services by functioning in one of two roles: (1) managing the daily operations of an entire Social Services department or (2) managing the daily operations of an assigned service(s), programs(s) or function(s). In a Home Health department or hospice, the Assistant Manager of Social Services may assist the Home Health and;or Hospice Manager by managing the day to day operations of Social Service programs; providing clinical and administrative supervision to licensed social workers; developing social services budget, business and service plans; implementing quality management/improvement programs for social services; developing and implementing social and services policies, procedures, protocols and clinical practices/ standards.
Essential Responsibilities:
- In any of the above described role functions, these positions assist the Department Director or Manager to: Plan, develop, implement, maintain and improve/evaluate social services; policies and procedures.
- Delivery of social work programs/services.
- Quality management.
- Fiscal management, and patient/community planning services.
- Manage staff (including staff deployed to multiple departments and locations).
- Ensure competencies.
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision/consultation.
- Develop, implement and monitor the quality management programs for social services.
- Assess and analyze staff development needs.
- Develop and/or present educational/development services that support the delivery of high quality social work.
- Develop and manage departmental budget and costs including identification and implementation of opportunities for improved services, value enhancement, and cost reduction/management.
- Manage (including collaborating with human resources) and resolve human resources, labor relations, employee performance issues.
- Safety and risk management issues on a first level basis.
- Analyze and implement appropriate staffing levels and skill-mix.
- Recommend, develop, and implement new programs enhancing quality of care and services to specialized patient populations.
- Participate in writing and/or developing grant proposals.
- Identify community resources; collaborate with community organizations in developing new programs and enhancing community services for members and other users of our services.
- Collaborate/consult with medical center physician chiefs, departmental managers, other users of social work services, regional departments, and health plan members on psycho-social matters/service needs and ensures that service is provided in an integrated and comprehensive manner.
- Identify issues which interface with service delivery and develop techniques to resolve them.
- Ensure compliance with federal, local and state regulatory/compliance standards.
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical social work experience.
- Minium two (2) years management experience.
Education
- Masters degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
License, Certification, Registration
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California) required at hire
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to utilize knowledge, principles and practices of fiscal and program management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of social services treatment/delivery issues, as well as theories of human development and psycho dynamics.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year in social work supervision in an acute hospital setting.
Employer
Kaiser Permanente
About Oakland, CA
- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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