Masters of Social Work

LIFE PACE Inc•Tulsa, OK

15h

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Social Worker Director, the Social Worker is responsible for direct social work case management services to PACE participants. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary: · Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments; attend morning updates and report changes in participants’ baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily basis. · Involved in the development and implementation of QI activities. · In conjunction with the IDT, may conduct the initial intake, meeting with family members and others. Coordinate ongoing family meetings, as needed. · Acts as a liaison between participant and internal/external service providers. · Obtains extensive psychosocial[KH1] history from participant and/or family member upon admission to program. · Provides individual and family counseling as needed or prescribed in the plan of care; develop and lead group counseling and support activities. · Provides crisis intervention and advocacy as required. · In conjunction with the IDT, coordinates discharge planning for participants returning home from hospital or nursing facility. · Maintains current, written case management records, including ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessment of changing needs and participant’s expressed wishes. · Demonstrates a thorough understanding of HIPAA/HITECH laws and the related policies and procedures within the agency. Attends and successfully completes mandatory HIPAA/HITECH training at least annually. · Assists with ongoing financial eligibility for participants, including recertification as needed. · Participates in participant-related conferences in the community as designated. · Attends and participates in all staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned. · Adheres to and supports the center’s policies, practices, and procedures. · Maintains flexibility in schedule of hours worked. · Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Hold and maintains a current Driver’s license.
Master’s degree in social work required.
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience in working with senior adult population required.
Interest in the risk-based long-term care program to serve frail elderly in a community-based setting.
Experience and thorough knowledge of social service principles and practices.
Knowledge of psychosocial, behavioral, and family needs of the elderly population.
Experience in supervising staff.
Knowledge of financing mechanisms such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Prospective Payment Systems.
Knowledge of the Tulsa County health and social service delivery systems and aging network.
Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with the staff, the elderly, providers of services, and public and private agencies.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills required.
Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead, squatting and kneeling. Ability to communicate verbally, with an excellent comprehension of the English language. Has access to and ability to drive one’s own vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in a community-based setting or geriatric program.

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments; attend morning updates and report changes in participants’ baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily basis.
Involved in the development and implementation of QI activities.
In conjunction with the IDT, may conduct the initial intake, meeting with family members and others. Coordinate ongoing family meetings, as needed.
Acts as a liaison between participant and internal/external service providers.
Obtains extensive psychosocial[KH1] history from participant and/or family member upon admission to program.
Provides individual and family counseling as needed or prescribed in the plan of care; develop and lead group counseling and support activities.
Provides crisis intervention and advocacy as required.
In conjunction with the IDT, coordinates discharge planning for participants returning home from hospital or nursing facility.
Maintains current, written case management records, including ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessment of changing needs and participant’s expressed wishes.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of HIPAA/HITECH laws and the related policies and procedures within the agency. Attends and successfully completes mandatory HIPAA/HITECH training at least annually.
Assists with ongoing financial eligibility for participants, including recertification as needed.
Participates in participant-related conferences in the community as designated.
Attends and participates in all staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
Adheres to and supports the center’s policies, practices, and procedures.
Maintains flexibility in schedule of hours worked.
Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required or assigned.