Job Description

Description:

We are seeking experienced Social Workers (MSW) - Full Time Hours, Part Time Hours or PRN to join our team!

Apply today with PACE of Southwest Michigan!

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, that includes medical, dental, 403B, PTO, and paid holidays. PACE, which stands for Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is a unique option for older adults who wish to remain in their home as they age. Our goal is to provide senior community members with the care, medical treatment and support they need to achieve the highest quality of life.

We are actively recruiting for Social Workers (MSW) to work with our PACE team. This position requires a dynamic individual, who enjoys working in an environment that encourages developing relationships with our participants and their caregivers, where a team focused approach to care is the cornerstone of our organization.

NOW OFFERING up to $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR Social Worker\'s

(Speak with HR for bonus details)

Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm

Job Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for the direct social work case management services to PACE participants. Works under the direction of the Center Manager or designee but is independent in the application of advanced social work knowledge and skills.

Key Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team\'s (IDT) initial assessments, care planning and periodic re-assessments (minimally, every 6 months) of participant\'s case

\xc2\xb7 Communicates participant changes to the IDT

\xc2\xb7 Maintains current written participant records, including all assessments and reassessments

\xc2\xb7 Generates behavior modification plans

\xc2\xb7 Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants

\xc2\xb7 Participates in program and policy development as directed

\xc2\xb7 Coordinates admissions to and discharges from facilities deemed appropriate by IDT

\xc2\xb7 Facilitates disenrollment from PACE of Southwest Michigan

\xc2\xb7 Facilitates Medicaid application and redetermination process with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and ensures completion

\xc2\xb7 Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record

\xc2\xb7 Active participation in QIP processes

\xc2\xb7 Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team as needed

\xc2\xb7 Serves on internal and external committees as appropriate

\xc2\xb7 Completes home visits when directed

\xc2\xb7 Abides by all established PACE of Southwest Michigan policies

\xc2\xb7 All other duties as assigned

PM20 Requirements:

Specifications

Education: Master\'s degree from an accredited School of Social Work Experience: 2 years\' experience in a health-related area preferred

Number/Type of Employees Supervised: None

Licensure, Registry, or Certification Required: Licensed MSW in the State of Michigan, valid Driver\'s License with a vehicle and safe driving record

Special Training: Only acts within scope of practice. Meet a standardized set of orientation and/or individual competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Southwest Michigan, and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Specific Requirements and Considerations: May be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases, conditions or hazardous chemicals, etc., including potential exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B.

Ages of Patients Rendered Care: Adult, Geriatric

Skills and Knowledge

\xc2\xb7 High level of autonomy is required for clinical decisions while reporting to Social Work Supervisor.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent attention to details.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent organizational skills.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work a flexible work schedule.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.

\xc2\xb7 Able to work within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) setting.

\xc2\xb7 Able to utilize basic computer skills in the workplace.

\xc2\xb7 Able to utilize organization\'s electronic medical record system.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of weather.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently move up to 50 pounds and perform physical demands expected while providing medical care for an elderly population. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to focus.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

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Pace of Southwest Michigan