Social Worker, Community Health

Social Worker Job Duties :
Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client, assessing medical, psychological, emotional and social information and making on-site visits.

Establishes course of action by exploring options and setting goals with client.

Obtains assistance for client by referring him / her to community resources, arranging for appointments and establishing rapport with other agencies.

Fosters client's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior, explaining and suggesting new options.

Maintains records of case by documenting client's situation and client's actions.

Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.

Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews and reporting needed changes.

Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.

Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.