Certified Social Worker

Come join our awesome team as a Certified Social Worker at Senior Community Care of Northern KY-PACE. We are offering rewarding work, flexible schedule, and great benefits! You will be involved in launching a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly model-centered on the belief that the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families are better served in the community.

Bring your expertise and skills as a member of the IDT to help manage the complex medical, functional, and social needs of older adults as we implement our Northern Kentucky PACE program. Ultimately, PACE will work to maximize the dignity and unique needs of seniors and their caregivers.

Senior Community Care of Northern KY PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Social Service Worker Job Highlights:

403(b) Retirement Plan;
Career scholarships;
Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Salary- Up to $75,000.00

Schedule: M-F, occasional weekends

About the job:

The Certified Social Worker (CSW) routinely assesses the needs of participants and families and determines the most appropriate and effective social services interventions to meet participant goals. Based on the assessment and/or evaluation of the participant, the Social Worker works in coordination with Social Work Case Managers, Behavioral Health Specialist, Chaplain, contracted providers, and others to implement the plan of care and works directly with the Social Work Case Manager to provide psych/social interventions and takes the lead for acute and complex issues requiring a higher scope of practice. The Social Worker acts as an education resource for the PACE team and supports the organizations goal to provide high-quality, person-centered care to all participants.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school required.
• Must be licensed where applicable by the State
• Must have a valid drivers license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a current and unrestricted Kentucky Certified Social Worker (CSW) license.

Preferred Skills:

• A minimum of two years 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.

Essentials:

• Acts as and engaged member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Regularly attends meetings and provides meaningful input.
• Performs in-person initial assessments for enrolling participants to obtain a complete psychosocial history, which may include descriptions of cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics mental health and substance dependency and other issues and needs. Coordinates with the IDT, Care Team, and Social Work Cas Manager to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
• Reassesses participants on a semi-annual and as-needed basis and coordinates with the IDT, Care Team, and Social Work Case Manager to update the plan of care for each participant.
• Works in close coordination with the Social Work Case Managers and is responsible for the psychosocial wellbeing of participants. Provides ongoing support and education to participants and family regarding a variety of issues, including but not limited to: the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics and changing roles, PACE model and PACE health services.
• Identifies, provides and/or coordinates for the medically-related social, psychological and spiritual needs of the participants. Implements social work interventions, case management, or psychosocial support. As appropriate, may delegate these interventions to the Social Work Case Manager.
• Support the Social Work Case Manager and Care Team with acute and complex case management.
• Acts as facilitator for meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solves issues regarding the plan of care. Mediates discussions between all parties.

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