PACE Social Worker II

Bgcarenav; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators is seeking a Social Worker to join the PACE program team in Lexington, KY. The role focuses on providing psychosocial services and coordinating care for participants and families across the PACE Center, home, and community.

Qualified candidates have an MSW and KY-licensed CSW or LCSW, plus at least two years of social services experience, including work with frail and elderly individuals. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8:00–4:30, with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• MSW from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program.
• Licensed in Kentucky as CSW or LCSW.
• Minimum of two years in social services with a case-management focus.
• At least one year of experience with frail/elderly populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychosocial services for participants and families in multiple settings.
• Coordinate community-based case management for program participants.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize care.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Licensed CSW or LCSW (KY)

Job description

2409 Members Way, Lexington, KY 40504, USA

Job Description

As a Bluegrass PACE Care team member, you will be a part of a program providing all-inclusive healthcare that keeps Kentuckians aged 55+, who may otherwise need nursing home care, living safely at home. Our PACE experts work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to decide what’s best for each PACE participant, bringing all aspects of medical and personal care, plus social and support services. Most care services are provided at the PACE Center, including transportation to and from the Center. Be on the forefront of holistic care for our Kentucky community by joining our PACE program team!

At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

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.).

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.

2409 Members Way, Lexington, KY 40504, USA