PACE Social Worker II

Bluegrass Care Navigators • Lexington, KY

11d

About The Position

The PACE Social Worker provides and coordinates psychosocial services for participants and their families in the PACE Center, at home, in hospitals, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities (ALFs). The role also provides community-based case management services for program participants.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from a master’s program in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Kentucky state licensure as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• At least two years of social service experience working in a case management capacity.
• At least one year of experience working with frail and elderly people.
• Strong ability to network with community resources and strong knowledge of those resources.
• Strong communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational strength.
• Ability to interact successfully with participants, families, and other agencies while presenting a positive and professional image.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of interpersonal dynamics within interdisciplinary healthcare team working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload.
• Ability to work unsupervised, exercising a high degree of discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to physically access homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and ALFs, including navigating stairs, narrow spaces, and environments without air conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychosocial services for participants and their families in the PACE Center, homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
• Provide community-based case management services for program participants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level