Careers

For almost 45 years, Avenidas and the Avenidas Care Partners Social Work Program have provided counseling, case management, resources, information and emotional support to enrich the lives of older adults who are aging in place, in the community.  We have a social position open with our Avenidas Care Partners staff. We are seeking an entry level BSW who is energetic, compassionate and wishes to develop their client- centered and community organizational skills under LCSW supervision. This position provides counseling, consultation, group support, care management and support to seniors and their caregivers.

The Social Worker manages the Information and Assistance telephone line and acts as an advocate in locating resources, such as for transportation, housing, home care, legal and financial aid.

The Social Worker also conducts assessments of clients for social work intervention, care management,  and counseling support and provides computer data entry, tracking of confidential and statistical information, as well as completion of administrative tasks as assigned by the departmental manager.  The Social Worker is encouraged to develop special areas of interest and will receive LCSW supervision. This is a position with incredible growth opportunity for a team player.

We are seeking a B.S.W with knowledge of older adult resources, geriatric case management experience, computer literacy, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, interviewing and assessment skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to keep statistical and narrative records.  

The ideal candidate will have a B.S.W and two to three years of geriatric case management experience; is sensitive, mature and have demonstrated the ability to exercise independent judgment.  Some driving will be required; must have valid California driver’s license, automobile and automobile insurance.

This is a full time, Monday through Friday/9 to 5, non-exempt position reporting to the Manager of Social Work Service.  The office is located in downtown Palo Alto in newly renovated state of the art senior community center where Social Work Services has a private office.

Position Summary

Provide general supervision and assistance to participants in classes and activities at the Center. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt, non-benefited position. The schedule is on an “as-needed” basis. Center hours are M-F, 9am-2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet participants and assist them upon arrival; help participants to tables, serve beverages/food, and clear tables (for morning social and lunch times).
• Set up rooms for the scheduled classes and activities.
• Supervise the participants in classes, activities, and social time to insure the participants’ safety, proper care, and comfort.
• Perform as a “spotter” for activities, including daily charting participation and level of interest.
• Provide personal care to the participants, including toileting as needed.
• Move tables and chairs as needed.
• Cooperate with staff and volunteers to implement daily activities plan.
• Stand for 95% of the workday while performing all of the above responsibilities.
• Spend work time, as required, learning about working with the elderly and the medical conditions of the participants.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings and in-services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CNA strongly desired; CNA applicants need an active Nursing Aide Certification for California.
• Ability to work with seniors in a demonstrated friendly and caring manner.
• Ability to provide assistance in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
• Experience with and knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues.
• Desire to learn more about caring for this population.
• Initiative, common sense, friendly nature, and ability to work as a member of the team.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish or Mandarin) preferred, but not required
• This role requires substantive interaction with participants and a high level of tact and judgment in caring for higher-care participants.

If you desire a position where you have positive impact on the lives of others, we’re where you want to be!

Interested parties shall contact the Center at laustin@avenidas.org or (650) 289-5491.
Position open until filled.

OVERVIEW

Avenidas is a non-profit organization providing services to Mid-peninsula older adults and caregivers. Avenidas offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social service programs. The Rose Kleiner Center (ARKC) provides adult day health care services to the frail and dependent elderly and their families.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Activity Lead has responsibility for participants enrolled in and referred to ARKC.  The Activity Lead is a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and works with management to carry out the person-centered care plans for each participant.  This is a 30 hour a week, part-time, non-exempt, benefited position. The work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30am-3:30pm.

The Activity Lead assists in implementing all aspects of the Activities Program including staff direction, volunteer involvement and participant safety.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attend all scheduled Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, as time allows.
• Develop and lead new programming in the dayrooms.  Work with team members to use other areas of ARKC for programming as needed. Consult and/or visit with other day programs for new ideas and best practices. Utilize online resources.
• Work with participants and families to ensure activity offerings are exceeding their needs.
• Present dayroom in positive and welcoming way, decorating for holidays. Highlight participant art work.
• Identify appropriate activities for participants enrolled at ARKC. Collaborate with team members on new ideas.
• Lead and/or supervise activities specified in daily activity schedule.
• Prepare and post a schedule of planned activities in a central location. Responsible for printing and preparing calendar monthly.
• Serves as back up for Activities management.
• Serves as back-up to Program Aide as needed including toileting, spotting, and assisting with lunch coverage.
• Work with Center and Activities management to coordinate the provision of Foothill College classes.
• Assist with procurement and set-up of craft related projects.
• Assist with lunchtime food service including setting up seating arrangements.
• Assists in assigning staff and/or volunteers to lead and/or assist on activities.
• Communicate Activity Room cleaning/set up needs to custodial staff as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and creativity in project planning and program design.
• Self-directed and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues REQUIRED.
• Ability to speak Mandarin HIGHLY PREFERRED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Minimum Associate Degree or equivalent, preferably in health or social services field.

Expeience: Minimum one year work experience in a social, recreational or educational program within the past five years, preferably with older adults.

If you desire a position where you have positive impact on the lives of others, we’re where you want to be! Interested parties shall contact the Center at  laustin@avenidas.org or (650)-289-5491.  Position open until filled.

Overview

Avenidas is a non-profit organization providing services to Mid-peninsula older adults and caregivers.  Avenidas offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social service programs. The Rose Kleiner Center in Mountain View provides Adult Day Health Care services to frail and dependent elderly and their families.  

General Position Description

The nurse serves as a member of the Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center team, providing nursing services, under physician’s orders, to participants in accordance with treatment plans and Day Health policies and assists with the Day Health Program.  The position’s schedule is part-time, Monday through Friday, 15-20 hours per week. The position itself is non-exempt and non-benefited.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, administer and record prescribed medications, and be responsible for overnight storage of medications.  Monitor expiration date of medications.
• Contact family to supply medications to the center when medications are low.
• Monitor vital signs (blood pressure, HR, RR, temperature).  Monitor blood sugar (daily, weekly and monthly basis) and administer insulin per sliding scale.
• Monitor weekly weight and assist with monthly weight.
• Assist participant to get off and on the van in the morning when participants arrive and in the afternoon when participants leave the center, as requested.
• Monitor participants’ health status and communicate any changes to family and PCP as needed.  Direct family to follow-up with PCP as needed.
• Administer flu vaccine for staff and volunteers, as requested
• Administer PPD skin test for staff and volunteers, as requested.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized nursing station and quiet nap room.
• Order and restock medical supplies as needed.
• Maintain health records.
• Document and maintain clear records of Medication Administration Record and Intervention Flow Sheet.
• Fax vital sign sheets to MD weekly for specific participants.
• Coordinate care with SW, PT, OT, Dietician, Speech Language Pathologist at the center.
• Conduct in-service training class for staff.
• Develop and teach health-related programs for participants and family.
• Participate in ongoing center programs.
• Report to supervisor on matters related to center policies.

Above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all tasks performed. Avenidas reserves the right to change job descriptions, or work hours as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability and desire to work with seniors.
• Ability to provide nursing to the frail elderly and communicate with their families.
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team as well as to be self-directed.
• Strong organizational skills and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to read, speak and write English fluently.
• Bilingual candidates (Spanish and/or Mandarin) preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• AA or BS in Nursing
• Current California LVN or RN license with no history of sanctions
• A minimum of one year recent nursing experience
• Experience working with the frail elderly in a clinical or home setting is preferred

Interested parties shall contact Program Director, Kristina Lugo at 650.289.5498 or klugo@avenidas.org. Position open until filled.

Overview

Avenidas is a non-profit organization providing services to Mid-peninsula older adults and caregivers.  Avenidas offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social service programs. The Rose Kleiner Center (ARKC) provides adult day health care services to frail and dependent elderly and their families.  

General Position Description

Provide rehabilitation support and general assistance to participants in rehab classes, activities, and with personal care at the Center.  Work closely with Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists and Director of Health Services. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt, benefited position at 25 hours per week. Center hours are M-F, 9am-2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• • Meet and greet participants and assist them upon arrival and departure. Ensure participant is coming in and leaving with proper ambulation devices. Report findings to PT , OT, and/or Director of Health Services.
  • Set up rooms for the scheduled rehab classes and activities.
  • Lead rehab classes and activities, both in group and in one:one care.
  • Chart electronically for all activities provided for rehab classes and one:one care.
  • Supervise the participants in classes, activities, and social time to ensure the participants’ safety, proper care, and comfort.
  • Assist with training program aides in toileting techniques. Act as liaison between Rehab Services and Program Services.
  • Demonstrates safe practices, by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining environmental safety.
  • Attend team meetings as requested, communicating information back to PT, OT, ST as needed.
  • Perform as a “spotter” for activities, including daily charting participation and level of activity, as time allows.
  • Provide personal care to the participants, including toileting as needed. Provide training to program aide as instructed.
  • Move tables and chairs for rehab programming.
  • Stand for 95% of the workday while performing all of the above responsibilities.  
  • Spend work time, as required, learning about the medical conditions of the participants, to provide person-centered care.
  • Attend all-staff meetings, trainings and in-services.  

• Perform other related duties as assigned including assisting as a program aide as requested.

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability ( Mandarin) highly preferred.
• Minimum one-year experience in rehab setting, collaborating with PT/OT.
• Ability to work with seniors in a demonstrated friendly and caring manner.
• Ability to provide assistance in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
• Experience with and knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues.
• Desire to learn more about caring for this population.  
• Initiative, common sense, friendly nature, and ability to work as a member of the team.  
• This role requires substantive interaction with participants and a high level of tact and judgment in caring for higher-care participants.

If you desire a position where you have positive impact on the lives of others, we’re where you want to be!

Interested parties shall contact the Center at  rrayadurg@avenidas.org or (650)-289-5497.  Position open until filled.

Overview

Avenidas is a non-profit organization providing services to Mid-peninsula older adults and caregivers.  Avenidas offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social service programs. The Rose Kleiner Center provides adult day health care services to frail and dependent elderly and their families.  

General Position Description

Provide general supervision and assistance to participants in classes, activities, and personal care at the Center.  This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt, benefited position at 20 hours per week. Center hours are M-F, 9am-2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• • Meet and greet participants and assist them upon arrival; help participants to tables, serve beverages/food, and clear tables (for morning social and lunch times).
  • Set up rooms for the scheduled classes and activities.
  • Supervise the participants in classes, activities, and social time to insure the participants’ safety, proper care, and comfort.
  • Perform as a “spotter” for activities, including daily charting participation and level of interest.
  • Provide personal care to the participants, including toileting as needed.
  • Move tables and chairs as needed.
  • Cooperate with staff and volunteers to implement daily activities plan.
  • Stand for 95% of the workday while performing all of the above responsibilities.  
  • Spend work time, as required, learning about working with the elderly and the medical conditions of the participants.
  • Attend all staff meetings, trainings and in-services.  
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability ( Mandarin) highly preferred
• Ability to work with seniors in a demonstrated friendly and caring manner.
• Ability to provide assistance in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
• Experience with and knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues.
• Desire to learn more about caring for this population.  
• Initiative, common sense, friendly nature, and ability to work as a member of the team.  
• CNA a plus (if CNA, must have active Nursing Aide Certification for California)
• This role requires substantive interaction with participants and a high level of tact and judgment in caring for higher-care participants.

If you desire a position where you have positive impact on the lives of others, we’re where you want to be!

Interested parties shall contact the Center at  laustin@avenidas.org or (650)-289-5491.  Position open until filled.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Worker has responsibility for participants enrolled in and referred to ARKC.  Social worker is responsible for psychosocial assessments and reassessments. The social worker is a member of the Multidisciplinary Team and works with Team to develop a comprehensive and collaborative Person-Centered Care Plan.  This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefited position. The center’s hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30am-5:00pm.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage the enrollment process, including screening and interviewing application and those requesting program information.
• Provide referral to other services if ARKC is not an appropriate setting.
• Responsible for tracking, documenting and updating participating records through the process.
• Ensure Medi-Cal, Veteran’s Administration, and other payor paperwork is completed, submitted, and received.
• Refer potential participants to the assessment team for evaluation.
• Perform Social Worker responsibilities including evaluating psychosocial needs of incoming candidates and current participants, develop participant plan of care, provide counseling to participants and caregivers, record progress notes at the center and for initial home visit.
• Record, date and sign progress notes in each participant’s record for each relevant participant contact.
• Participate in all scheduled Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
• Assists with discharge plans, participants holds, as needed.
• Attend meetings, conferences, trainings and other appropriate outreach and education events as requested.
• Collaborate with family and other community resources to ensure the health and safety of our participants.
• Assist with lunchtime food service and with loading and unloading vans, as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues.
• Shows initiative.
• Demonstrated creative, person-centered care planning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in Social Work (MSW) from accredited university with one year experience in social work in a health care setting.
• One year experience with older adults required.
• Bilingual a plus; Mandarin or Spanish highly preferred.
• Driver’s License: CA driver’s license with auto insurance.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to efarber@avenidas.org or call 650-289-5496.