Social Worker MSW Full time/Part time /PRN
Company: Pace of Southwest Michigan
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:We are seeking experienced Social Workers (MSW) -
Full Time Hours, Part Time Hours or PRN to join our team! Apply
today with PACE of Southwest Michigan!We offer a competitive salary
and benefit package, that includes medical, dental, 403B, PTO, and
paid holidays. PACE, which stands for Program for All-Inclusive
Care for the Elderly, is a unique option for older adults who wish
to remain in their home as they age. Our goal is to provide senior
community members with the care, medical treatment and support they
need to achieve the highest quality of life.We are actively
recruiting for Social Workers (MSW) to work with our PACE team.
This position requires a dynamic individual, who enjoys working in
an environment that encourages developing relationships with our
participants and their caregivers, where a team focused approach to
care is the cornerstone of our organization.NOW OFFERING up to
$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR Social Worker's(Speak with HR for bonus
details)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 PM20Requirements: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.
PI201775330
Keywords: Pace of Southwest Michigan, South Bend , Social Worker MSW Full time/Part time /PRN, Healthcare , Saint Joseph, Indiana
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