Licensed Social Worker -PACE

Lutheran Senior LIFE; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robust benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lutheran Senior LIFE in Jersey City is seeking a full-time Social Worker to perform in-person enrollment assessments for participants in Hudson County, conducting psycho-social histories and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires ACSW membership, current New Jersey Social Work license, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to communicate in English and Spanish; experience with frail elderly preferred. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Education/Training/Certifications: ACSW membership; NJ LSW license; Driver's license.
• Skill(s): English/Spanish bilingual; ability to perform psychosocial assessment and counseling.
• Experience: 2+ years in interdisciplinary team settings is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person initial assessments for enrollment of participants and collect psycho-social history.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans for participants.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Psychosocial assessment

Report writing

Public speaking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

ACSW member

New Jersey LSW license

Driver's license

Job description

Career Opportunities with Lutheran Senior LIFE

Careers At Lutheran Senior LIFE

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

'I just love working there and that's a good place to work'

'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a differece in somebody’s life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can’t see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.'

Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

*Caring* *Teamwork* *Kindness* *Open Communication* *Positive Attitude* This is how our team members describe the culture at Lutheran Senior LIFE!

We have a new opportunity for a full-time Social Worker! This position will work at the Jersey City location but also in the homes of participants in Hudson County. We offer a a competitive salary $70-$75k plus robust benefits, paid time off, holidays and more!

The Social Worker performs in person initial assessments for enrollment of potential Lutheran Senior Healthcare participants to obtain a complete psycho-social history, which may include descriptions of cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics, mental health and substance dependency, and other current issues and needs. Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant.

Basic Qualifications:

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
• Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
• Licensed with the New Jersey Board of Social Work

Skill(s):

• Experience with frail/chronically ill elderly people
• MUST be English/Spanish bilingual
• Ability to provide psychosocial assessment and individual, family and group counseling
• Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Good public speaking skills with all size groups
• Verbal and listening skills; ability to speak in front of large audiences
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.

Experience:

• 2 years experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
• Minimum one year working with the frail or elderly.

Medical Clearance:

Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.