Social Worker (LLMSW or LMSW)

Volunteers of America•Lansing, MI

1d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE is hiring a Social Worker in Lansing, Michigan. The role serves people age 55 and older through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), providing healthcare and supportive services that help participants live safely, comfortably, and independently in their homes and communities. The social worker works as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess participants, coordinate personalized care, and support participants and their families. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Pay is $60,000–$70,000 for an LLMSW and $70,000–$80,000 for an LMSW. Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of Volunteers of America. The organization describes its setting as welcoming and team-oriented, and notes that it has been Great Place to Work certified for eight consecutive years.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work.
Be legally authorized and, where applicable, currently licensed, registered, or certified in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
Valid driver’s license and means of transportation.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person initial assessments for prospective participants, gathering a complete psychosocial history that may cover cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics, mental health, substance dependency, and other issues and needs.
Coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
Conduct in-person reassessments of enrolled participants every six months and as needed.
Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Attend and participate regularly in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicate changes in participants’ conditions and collaborate on care-plan decisions and coordination for 24-hour care delivery.
Provide ongoing support, counseling, and education to participants and families on topics including aging, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, family dynamics and changing roles, the PACE model, and PACE health services.