Master's Level Social Worker - PACE Compton, CA
About The Position
The Master Level Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to PACE participants and their families and caregivers. The role maintains a caseload, conducts psychosocial assessments, develops care plans, and partners with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to help participants remain safely and independently in their homes and communities. The MSW serves as a liaison between the PACE program and participants, families, and caregivers, and supports person-centered care and transitions across care settings. This is primarily a center-based role with occasional home and off-site visits. The position is full-time and onsite at the PACE center in Compton, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires a master's degree in social work, relevant experience with psychosocial assessment, care planning, case management, and older or frail populations, as well as a California driver's license, clean driving record, and personal automobile insurance.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university.
- CPR and First Aid certification, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- Two years of experience conducting psychosocial assessments, care planning, and case management.
- Two years of experience working with frail or elderly populations.
- Current California driver's license, clean driving record, and personal automobile insurance.
- Ability to lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Compton center.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR documentation.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary or medical teams.
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese.
Responsibilities
- Participate in daily IDT meetings and conduct psychosocial assessments and care planning during initial, semi-annual, annual, and emergency reviews.
- Present assessments at care plan conferences to support collaborative care planning by the IDT.
- Collaborate with the IDT to support care transitions between hospitals, homes, and short- or long-term care facilities.
- Connect participants, families, and caregivers with community resources and provide ongoing support.
- Facilitate transitions between home and other placements.
- Support participants with Medi-Cal applications, stay current with regulations, and coordinate communications with government agencies.
- Coordinate advanced care planning in partnership with providers.
- Design and lead group counseling sessions and activities that promote emotional well-being, personal growth, and social engagement.
- Document care plans and interactions accurately and promptly in the EMR.
- Provide discharge planning support when participants leave the program.
- Take on other duties as assigned to support participant well-being and team success.
- Support the achievement of SCAN's Vision and Goals.
- Remain curious about AI and its potential to transform operations and member services.
Benefits
- Annual employee bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- 11 paid holidays per year, plus one floating holiday.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Employee recognition program.
- Wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
