PACE Social Worker, MSW (El Cajon, CA)

San Ysidro Health Center•El Cajon, CA

43d

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.
Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
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.
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.
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.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
Adheres to and models SYHC's core values and behaviors of Excellence, Empowerment, Integrity and Respect.
Adheres to SYHC and PACE attendance and punctuality policies and practices.
Assists participants to fill out Adult Meal Benefit forms upon enrollment and annually.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.