Geriatric Social Work Case Manager

High Desert PACE; Victorville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

High Desert PACE is seeking a Master’s level Social Worker to provide direct social work case management for PACE participants. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to enhance independence and community integration, liaising with participants, families, and the team.

The role requires an MSW and California Certification, plus experience with frail or disabled populations. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, crisis intervention, counseling, and discharge coordination

Qualifications

• MSW degree and California Certification required.
• Minimum one year of experience providing care/services for frail/elderly or disabled populations.
• One to two years of case management experience preferred.
• Valid BLS certification from approved provider upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments and consults with families or support networks.
• Develops and implements social service care plans for assigned caseload.
• Reviews and revises care plans as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Assists families with caregiving challenges and coordinates community resources.
• Provides crisis intervention and advocacy for caseload.
• Delivers counseling and facilitates support groups.
• Coordinates discharge planning and admissions to care facilities.
• Maintains organized case management records per EMR standards.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information.

Skills

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Documentation (EMR)

Family collaboration

Advocacy

Community resources

Money management assistance

Discharge planning

Home visits

Privacy & confidentiality

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

California Social Worker Certification

Experience with frail/elderly or disabled populations

Job description

High Desert PACE is seeking a Master’s level Social Worker to provide direct social work case management for PACE participants. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to enhance independence and community integration, liaising with participants, families, and the team.

The role requires an MSW and California Certification, plus experience with frail or disabled populations. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, crisis intervention, counseling, and discharge coordination