PACE Social Worker, MSW (National City, CA - Onsite)

San Ysidro Health • National City, CA

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About The Position

Responsible for the direct social work case management services to the participants of the San Diego PACE program. Provides such social services support as participant screening, case management, counseling and referral. Follows all policies and procedures of PACE, applicable laws and licensing requirements at all times.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Valid California driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.
• Skills in counseling theory and techniques.
• Organization and project management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team's initial assessments, care planning and periodic re-assessments (minimally every 6 months) of participant's case.
• Maintains current written case management records, including periodic reassessments of program participants.
• Provides in-home assessments for all PACE participants.
• Completes social service assessments on all participants.
• Coordinates 24 hour care delivery.
• Provides individual and family counseling, develops and leads group counseling and activities.
• Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants.
• Encourages effective relationships among staff geared to team building and maintenance of a cohesive team.
• Consults with and advises staff members as to the relationship of social, emotional and cultural factors to health and medical care, and as to the availability of social services in the community.
• Participates in Program and Policy development of Social Work component.
• Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record.
• Actively participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
• Maintains a working knowledge of facility service areas including transportation, community characteristics and geography.
• Maintains a networking liaison with other organizations in the eldercare field.
• May be requested to represent the agency in contact with human service, health care, and community organization groups and individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees