About the Role
This is a paid, educational internship designed to support the development of clinical and case management skills in a supervised learning environment. Interns will gain hands-on experience in assessment, care planning, and service coordination while working closely with experienced care managers.
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive learning agreement to establish educational goals and objectives.
- Complete required onboarding, including Workday training, documentation training, and shadowing visits.
- Co-manage a caseload of approximately 10-15 clients alongside a Care Manager mentor.
- Assist in conducting comprehensive client assessments, including psychosocial, physical, mental health, environmental, and spiritual needs.
- Support the development and implementation of client-centered care plans (Community Living Plans).
- Assist with identifying, coordinating, and monitoring appropriate community-based services.
- Learn and apply knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other entitlement programs relevant to the population served.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, caregivers, and service providers while demonstrating respect, dignity, and professionalism.
- Participate in client visits (minimum monthly or as appropriate), with guidance from supervisor.
- Learn and follow agency documentation standards, including timely and accurate progress notes (within 48 hours).
- Maintain organized and accurate records to support continuity of care.
- Support client and caregiver education and empowerment strategies.
- Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
- Assist with case transitions, including closure or transfer at the end of the internship.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, staff meetings, and trainings as assigned.
- Maintain regular communication with supervisors and actively engage in supervision.
- Complete all required academic documentation in collaboration with Field Instructor.
- Adhere to the ethical standards of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
Requirements
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to conduct field-based work, including traveling to client locations.
- Ability to use standard office equipment and complete electronic documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English for client care, documentation, and collaboration with care teams.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Basic computer proficiency (e.g., documentation systems, Microsoft Office)
- Additional language skills are a plus
Location
- Community (field-based work)
Work Type
- Paid internship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS)
- MSW internship program from accredited MSW program
Salary/Compensations
- $19.61 per hour (San Francisco minimum wage; subject to applicable updates)
About the Company
- IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place.
- Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars.
- We strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life.
- With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and interns.
- We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under applicable law.
