Social Worker (MSW)

Community LIFE • McKeesport, PA

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About The Position

Our Social Workers maintain a caseload of Community LIFE participants (adults over age 55) and provide them and their families with psycho‑social assessments and interventions related to the maintenance of the participants in the community.  As the primary contact, the Social Worker performs utilization case management for all acute inpatient admissions and transfers. This position is Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with no nights or weekends!

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
• Must have a minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly population.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with people from various socio‑cultural backgrounds in an effective manner.
• Ability to accept and utilize supervision.
• Ability to work independently and be self directed.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Must have a compassionate and empathetic attitude for the frail older adults.
• Valid PA Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Geriatric social work experience preferred in a hospital, long term care or community setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of Community LIFE participants
• Provide psycho-social assessments and interventions
• Perform utilization case management for all acute inpatient admissions and transfers

Benefits

• 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Automatic Contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement at the federal rate
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level