Social Work Manager

WelbeHealth•Newark, NJ

3d•$99,310 - $131,089•Hybrid

About The Position

WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. The WelbeHealth Social Work Manager is accountable for leading the Social Work team and overseeing the effectiveness of the social services programs. The Social Work Manager is a member of the leadership team and facilitates collaborative relationships across WelbeHealth and with external stakeholders to promote WelbeHealth’s values, team culture, and mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work (MSW) required
LSW required
Minimum of one (1) year of experience with a frail or elderly population
Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings with frail and elderly participants, their families, and interdisciplinary team members
Valid state driver’s license with a clean DMV record
Copy of recent vehicle insurance required
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

Manage Social Workers and Community Health Workers including hiring, training, supervising, and coaching
Oversee the effectiveness of Community Health Workes and IDT participation
Ensure outstanding delivery of all social work interventions as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans and based on urgent needs that arise
Ensure compliance in all social work areas including but not limited to documentation, assessment, care plan completion, care plan review, and annual review of participant rights and grievance process
Oversee programming in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Specialist including support groups, individual counseling, and family education, partnering with community professionals as needed
Participate in end-of-life care coordination and support
Conduct home visits, as necessary
During market launch and early growth phases, may carry a participant panel and perform frontline social work functions while providing leadership, supervision, and coaching to the social work team as staffing levels and participant census build toward a fully dedicated management role.