Social Worker

SUMMARYThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESNoneQUALIFICATIONS(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,

*REGISTRATIONSFlorida Driver's License and Auto Insurance MSWMinimum Experience: 1Maximum Experience: 3Location: 4847 David S. Mack DrWest Palm Beach, FLHonoring the mature worker.Job Type: Full-timeJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftWork Location: In person