Social Worker MSW
Company: Pace of Southwest Michigan
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
PACE of Southwest Michigan is seeking an experienced Social Worker
(MSW) to join our team! Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00
am- 4:30 pmJob SummaryThe Social Worker is responsible for the
direct social work case management services to PACE participants.
Works under the direction of the Center Manager or designee but is
independent in the application of advanced social work knowledge
and skills. Key Responsibilities -- Participates in the
Interdisciplinary Team's (IDT) initial assessments, care planning
and periodic re-assessments (minimally, every 6 months) of
participant's case-- Communicates participant changes to the IDT--
Maintains current written participant records, including all
assessments and reassessments-- Generates behavior modification
plans-- Refers participants and families to appropriate community
agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and
as advocate for participants-- Participates in program and policy
development as directed-- Coordinates admissions to and discharges
from facilities deemed appropriate by IDT-- Facilitates
disenrollment from PACE of Southwest Michigan-- Facilitates
Medicaid application and redetermination process with Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services and ensures completion--
Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record--
Active participation in QIP processes-- Participates as a member of
the Interdisciplinary Team as needed-- Serves on internal and
external committees as appropriate-- Completes home visits when
directed-- Abides by all established PACE of Southwest Michigan
policies-- All other duties as assigned PM20
Requirements:
Specifications Education: Master's degree from an accredited School
of Social Work Experience: 2 years' experience in a health-related
area preferredNumber/Type of Employees Supervised: NoneLicensure,
Registry, or Certification Required: Licensed MSW in the State of
Michigan, valid Driver's License with a vehicle and safe driving
recordSpecial Training: Only acts within scope of practice. Meet a
standardized set of orientation and/or individual competencies for
the specific position description established by PACE of Southwest
Michigan, and approved by CMS before working independently.
Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and
have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct
participant contact.Specific Requirements and Considerations: May
be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases,
conditions or hazardous chemicals, etc., including potential
exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B. Ages of Patients Rendered
Care: Adult, Geriatric Skills and Knowledge -- High level of
autonomy is required for clinical decisions while reporting to
Social Work Supervisor. -- Excellent attention to details.--
Excellent organizational skills.-- Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.-- Ability to work a flexible work schedule.--
Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older
adults.-- Able to work within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
setting.-- Able to utilize basic computer skills in the
workplace.-- Able to utilize organization's electronic medical
record system.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk
and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands
and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The
employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee
must be able to travel in all kinds of weather.While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently move up
to 50 pounds and perform physical demands expected while providing
medical care for an elderly population. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the
ability to focus.Every effort has been made to identify the
essential functions of this position. However, this in no way
states or implies that these are the only duties you will be
required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties
does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,
related, or is an essential function of the position.
PI182760972
Keywords: Pace of Southwest Michigan, South Bend , Social Worker MSW, Healthcare , Saint Joseph, Indiana
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