PACE Social Worker II

Bgcarenav; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The PACE Social Worker provides psychosocial services for participants and families at the PACE Center and various care settings. The role also coordinates community-based case management for program participants.

The position requires a Master’s in Social Work (CSWE-accredited) and Kentucky licensure as CSW or LCSW, plus experience in case management and elder/frail populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed in Kentucky as CSW or LCSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychosocial services for participants and families.
• Coordinate services at the PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home or ALF.
• Deliver community-based case management for program participants.

Skills

Networking with community resources

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00-4:30pm

Position Summary:

ThePACESocial Worker provides and coordinates psychosocial services for participants and their familiesin thePACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility (ALF). The role also provides community-based case management services for programparticipants.

Position Qualifications:

• Is a graduate of amaster’sprogram in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social WorkEducation;and is licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• A minimum of twoyears’social service experience working in a case management capacity.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly.
• Strongdemonstratedcapabilities in networking with community resources, and strong knowledge of such resources.
• Strong communicationskills, including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills.
• Strength in attention to detail and organization.
• Must be able to interact successfully with participants, families,and other agencies to present a positive and professional image.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of the interpersonaldynamicsoperative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload.
• Ability to workunsupervisedexercising a high degree of discretion & independent judgment.
• Ability to physically access any home, hospital, nursing home, and ALF (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc.).