Social Worker

SUMMARY The Social Worker provides and coordinates a wide range of psychosocial services to participants and their families.

Also responsible for providing community-based case management services for program participants. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS · Practices social work by establishing and maintaining a working relationship with participants.

• Operate as a liaison and resource for all PACE Centers to ensure that all employed social workers stay on task and completes assignments in a timely matter · Plan, organize and implement workflow for the assigned social workers in the program · Maintain records and prepare reports · Participates in Interdisciplinary team (IDT) initial assessment to determine services needed by the participant.
• Identifies warning signs, other problems, and sets measurable objectives · Directs participant’s needs and visits with IDT attendance as per the Plan of Care.
• Monitors the quality and effectiveness of the services provided to a participant according to the individualized care plan.
• Documents all participant information in a timely manner, according to program standards and policies. · Enters and updates all required information.
• Refers participants to appropriate community agencies or facilities and acts as a liaison with such organizations as advocate for participants.
• Attends and participates in IDT meetings; facilitates understanding of psychosocial aspects of care, and provides team with behaviorally stated psychosocial objectives.
• Consults and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality and continuity of participant care. · Demonstrates respect for fellow professionals and IDT leadership.
• Demonstrates creative critical thinking in problem solving patient / family issues. · Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Attends staff meetings; in-service training; continuing education and workshops. · Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as directed.
• Assures completion of assessments in appropriate time frame. · Initiates appropriate psychosocial case management based on established policy.

Maintains assessment and intervention documentation in a manner that reflects timeliness and completeness. · Assist participants with care and transportation as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and / or *EXPERIENCE) · Master’s degree or above in Social Work (CSWE accredited) required.
• 3-5 years experience working in a case management capacity with at least 1 year experience working with the frail and elderly.
• Strong demonstrated capabilities in networking with community resources, and strong knowledge of such resources. · Strong communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills.
• Strength in attention to detail and organization. · Must be able to interact successfully with participants, families and other agencies to present a positive and professional image.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload. · Bi-lingual preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised exercising a high degree of discretion & independent judgment. · Ability to physically access any home, hospital, nursing home, and ALF i.

e. navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc. · Ability to travel in community. · Excellent telephone skills.

Must have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, *REGISTRATIONS Florida Driver's License and Auto Insurance MSW Minimum Experience : 1 Maximum Experience : 3 Location : 4847 David S.

Mack Dr West Palm Beach, FL Honoring the mature worker. Job Type : Full-time Job Type : Full-time Benefits : 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule : 8 hour shift Work Location : In person Powered by JazzHR