PACE Social Worker, MSW

Family Health Centers of San Diego • San Diego, CA

15d

About The Position

Impact Lives, Impact Community Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites , over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff. Impact Lives, Impact Community Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites , over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff. Job Roles Conduct comprehensive initial assessments of PACE participants to obtain a complete psycho-social history to include cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics, mental health and substance dependency, and other current issues and needs. Confer with PACE participant and family to identify goals and expectations. As a member of the PACE multi-disciplinary health care team, provide input on individual cases and work cooperatively to create proactive solutions and comprehensive treatment plans to keep the PACE participant in the community and enhance quality of life to the greatest extent possible. Provide assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling to participants, caregivers or other appropriate representatives. Conduct social worker intervention to include individual contacts, appropriate collateral contact, participant and family education, assessment, and counseling. Act as advocate and liaison between PACE participant, family and Care Team. Provide one-on-one supportive counseling to PACE participants and their family members. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work required.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
• An acceptable driving record is also required.
• California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
• Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
• 2 years of experience post-Masters in a health care environment (i.e., hospital, nursing home or community health care).
• Strong ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, and insight into human behavior and family relations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team with a diverse multi-cultural population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior modification theories to include current knowledge of psychosocial assessment and counseling theories and best practices, with the ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.
• Must be able to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high workload environment.
• Must know community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County and have skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.
• Basic computer literacy to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., E-HR documentation, obtaining background information and reports, following up on appointments, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience working with the frail or elderly preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments of PACE participants to obtain a complete psycho-social history to include cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics, mental health and substance dependency, and other current issues and needs.
• Confer with PACE participant and family to identify goals and expectations.
• As a member of the PACE multi-disciplinary health care team, provide input on individual cases and work cooperatively to create proactive solutions and comprehensive treatment plans to keep the PACE participant in the community and enhance quality of life to the greatest extent possible.
• Provide assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling to participants, caregivers or other appropriate representatives.
• Conduct social worker intervention to include individual contacts, appropriate collateral contact, participant and family education, assessment, and counseling.
• Act as advocate and liaison between PACE participant, family and Care Team.
• Provide one-on-one supportive counseling to PACE participants and their family members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees