Social Work Manager

Trinity Health•Pennsauken Township, NJ

About The Position

The Social Work Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs Social Services operations within the PACE Organization. The manager provides training, supervision, oversight, and evaluation to Social Workers and other case management services, and carries a caseload. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, teaching, and counseling for participants, caregivers, and other appropriate representatives. Trinity Health PACE provides comprehensive care to elderly participants, supporting their independence and ability to live at home through an interdisciplinary care model. Services may be provided in participants’ homes or a clinical setting, with a patient-centered focus and support from colleagues. The position includes opportunities for professional development and use of advanced technology.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience, including one year working with the frail or elderly population.
Experience and thorough knowledge of social service principles and practices.
Knowledge of financing mechanisms such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other payment systems.
Valid driver’s license and ability to provide a reliable means of transportation.

Nice To Haves

Current social work license in the state of the PACE Organization.
Experience working on a multidisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual participant assessments, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop comprehensive plans of care.
Participate in the development and implementation of QAPI activities.
Conduct initial intake meetings with family members and others, and coordinate ongoing family meetings as needed.
Provide individual and family counseling as needed or prescribed in the plan of care; develop and lead group counseling and support activities.
Provide ongoing support, counseling, and education to participants and families about topics including aging, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, family dynamics, changing roles, and the PACE model and services.
Maintain current written case management records, including documentation of services, reassessment of changing needs, and participants’ expressed wishes.
Conduct home visits periodically or as needed to assess living environments and support systems.
Assist with participants’ ongoing financial eligibility, including recertification as needed.
Train, supervise, oversee, and evaluate Case Managers and provide case management to participants and families.
Liaise between participants and other agencies, including the Department of Aging, Social Security Administration, and Medicaid.
Assist participants and caregivers with filing grievances and appeals.
Serve as a resource to team members and day center staff on topics such as dementia, difficult behaviors, and difficult personalities.
Ensure personal care needs are communicated to families, with special attention to clothing and durable medical equipment needs during hospital or short-term rehabilitation stays, and communicate relevant information to the interdisciplinary team.
Carry a caseload.