Licensed Social Worker -PACE

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Senior LIFE in Jersey City is seeking a full-time Social Worker to assess and enroll participants, performing psychosocial evaluations in home and clinic settings. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

The position offers a competitive salary of $70k–$75k plus robust benefits, paid time off, holidays, and more. In-person assessments are conducted at the Jersey City location and participant homes in Hudson County.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person initial assessments for enrollment and psychosocial history.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans for participants.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Public speaking

Verbal and written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ACSW certification

NJ driver's license

NJ social work 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.