Geriatric Social Worker – PACE Care Navigator

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & wellness

5+ weeks PTO

CEU support

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Empath Health is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our PACE team, delivering medical and social services to help seniors stay safe and independent in their communities.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess and counsel participants and families, coordinate resources, and advocate for needs. A MSW and Florida licensure or internship status are required, with 1 year of healthcare social work experience preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW required from an accredited school.
• At least one year of social work experience in healthcare on a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have Florida license or be registered as a Registered Intern and working toward licensure.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations.
• Reliable transportation for field-based tasks and responsibility fulfillment.
• Proof of valid automobile insurance to place in HR file.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement social services to PACE participants and families.
• Provide assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling to participants and caregivers.
• Coordinate resources and ongoing case management.
• Advocate to meet participant and caregiver needs and disenrollment procedures.
• Serve as liaison between IDT, caregivers and community agencies; report to supervisor.

Education

MSW degree

Florida licensure or registered intern

1 year healthcare social work experience

Job description

Empath Health is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our PACE team, delivering medical and social services to help seniors stay safe and independent in their communities.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess and counsel participants and families, coordinate resources, and advocate for needs. A MSW and Florida licensure or internship status are required, with 1 year of healthcare social work experience preferred.