Social Worker - MSW

Job Summary

The Social Worker (MSW) provides direct social work and care management services to participants of the PACE program, enhancing the quality of life for seniors and advocating for their needs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial assessments, care planning, and periodic reassessments of participant cases.
• Document participant changes and updates in the medical record accurately and in compliance with industry and departmental standards.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members regarding participant status, needs, and care plans.
• Maintain up-to-date case management records, including periodic participant reassessments, and ensure comprehensive documentation.
• Care for and support participants and caregivers through coordination of 24-hour care delivery and individual/family counseling.
• Develop and facilitate group counseling sessions and activities to address participant needs.
• Refer participants and families to appropriate community resources, acting as a liaison and advocate to ensure access to needed services.
• Foster effective relationships among team members, promoting team building and cohesion.
• Consult with staff on the impact of social, emotional, and cultural factors on participant health, and advise on available social services in the community.
• Conduct home visits to participants’ private residences to evaluate and support their needs.
• Participate in IDT meetings and contribute to care planning and team discussions.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) or other NASW-recognized certification preferred.
• Current License in the required state.
• Two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting is preferable.
• One (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K with Match*
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Competitive Compensation

Schedule

N/A