Master Social Worker Job at LIFE-NWPA in Meadville

We are looking for a passionate MSW to support the Crawford, Venango, and Clarion area.

Company Summary:

The One Senior Care family of businesses, including LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View Pace and Cherry Blossom PACE, work as a team to help seniors stay safe, healthy, and independent in their homes and communities. We are a premier healthcare provider striving to provide excellent patient care beyond the traditional boundaries of medical insurance plans!

Schedule:

Standard operating hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday. Specific work hours will be established through discussions with your supervisor.

Benefits:

• 9 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks and 1 Day of Paid Time Off Accrued from the Date of Hire for Full-Time Employees
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with Up to 5K Matching Annually / Vesting Schedule (Pre-taxable Savings)

Job Summary:

At LIFE-NWPA, our Master Social Workers are responsible for the direct social work case management services to LIFE-NWPA Participants. Provides social services support, including Participant screening, case management, counseling, and referral.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team’s initial assessments, care planning, and ongoing re-evaluations of the Participant’s case.
• Maintain current written case management records, including periodic reassessment of program Participants.
• Provide individual and family counseling; develop and lead group counseling and activities.
• Refer Participants to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as a liaison with such organizations and as an advocate for Participants.
• Create effective relationships among staff geared to building and maintaining a cohesive team.
• Consult with and advise staff members on the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care and the availability of social services in the community.
• Participate in program and policy development of the social work component of the program.
• Communicate Participant changes to team members.
• Participate in on-going Quality Initiative training as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, Participants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the cognitive ability to process and perform tasks for Participant safety.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work (MSW) with one year of experience working with the frail/elderly population.
• One year of experience working with the frail and elderly population or willing to participate in extensive training as needed.
• This position requires a valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Requirements:

• Requires valid State driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of background check, physical, drug screening, TB Screening

Physical Requirements:

• Works inside the facility throughout the Participant and office areas.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must be alert for Participant’s safety.
• Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting Participants.

Our organizations provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The OSC family of businesses will only hire qualified individuals to work in a federally funded healthcare program. Please note that this excludes anyone convicted of a crime that could jeopardize the safety and well-being of the frail senior population that OSC/LIFE-NWPA/MVP/CBP serves. All individuals must disclose any conflicts of interest upon applying for a position and agree to a thorough background check when an employment offer is extended.

This position has full access to Participant, program, and staff records and reports, requiring discretion to protect individuals and the program.