Reporting to the Director of Avenidas Social Work Services, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is responsible for providing comprehensive and compassionate social work services to older adults, their families, and significant others, including elder care consultations, the provision of psychosocial assessments, customized interventions, family mediation and conflict resolution, proactive planning for lifestyle changes and end-of-life treatment options, and bereavement counseling. The LCSW will also review and sign off on all care plans as needed. The LCSW will serve as the official LCSW for all Avenidas Social Work Services programs. LCSW will represent Avenidas to outside groups and allies. Will be an Agency representative, educating and informing the community about available services and conducting community outreach. Duties may require evening and weekend hours occasionally.Oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive, compassionate social work services for older adults, their families, and significant others.
· Provide expert consultations for adult children and other relatives, offering strategies and resources to navigate their loved one's physical and cognitive decline.
· Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of older adults to identify needs, strengths, and challenges.
· Develop and implement individualized, compassionate intervention plans tailored to the unique needs of older adults, their families, and significant others.
· Provide a range of services, including individual and family counseling and crisis intervention.
· Facilitate family mediation and conflict resolution to address interpersonal dynamics and improve communication.
· Offer proactive planning support for lifestyle transitions, healthcare decisions, and end-of-life care options.
· Provide compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families experiencing loss.
· Provides case consultation to staff and volunteers for current or potential Avenidas members
