Social Worker (MSW)

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Pay

$70,000-$80,000 Annually

About the job

The Social Worker-MSW under the supervision of the Center Manager plans, organizes and implements social services to Senior Community Care participants and families. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling to participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives. The Social Services Worker interventions could include individual participant contacts; appropriate collateral contacts; participant and family education, assessment and counseling; provision of resources; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and disenrollment procedures. The Social Services Worker is the liaison between the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), caregiver representatives, and community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, treats, teaches and counsels participants, caregivers, or other appropriate representatives.
• Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
• Conducts in-person re-assessments of enrolled participants every six (6) months and as needed.
• Maintains regular attendance at and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions, and coordinates for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
• Provides ongoing support, counsel, and education to participants and family regarding various issues.
• Presents requests to the Interdisciplinary Team for and coordinates admission/discharge to contracted facilities for temporary respites and permanent placement.
• Facilitates meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify or problem-solve issues regarding the plan of care.
• Mediates discussions between all parties.
• If hospice care is appropriate, actively provides emotional support, grief work, education, and funeral/financial planning referral.
• Facilitates hospice or nursing home placement as needed.
• Initiates referrals to external resources with community agencies such as Adult Protective Services, Housing Authority, or public utility companies.
• Advocates with these entities for purposes of maintaining community stability.

Requirements

• Masters’ Degree from an accredited school of social work required.
• Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable in the state of employment.
• A minimum of one year’s experience working with frail or elderly population required.
• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
• Must clear background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.