PACE Social Worker II

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators is seeking a PACE Social Worker to provide and coordinate psychosocial services for participants and families, in the PACE Center, at home, or in facilities as needed. This role supports community-based case management for program participants and works with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to tailor care plans.

The position requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and state licensure (CSW or LCSW), with at least two years in case management and experience

Qualifications

• MSW accredited by CSWE and licensure as CSW or LCSW
• Minimum of two years’ social service experience in case management
• At least one year experience with frail and elderly
• Strong networking with community resources
• Strong communication skills (face-to-face, phone, computer)
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to interact with participants, families and agencies professionally
• Knowledge of interpersonal dynamics within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle emotional workload
• Ability to work independently with discretion and judgment
• Ability to access homes, hospitals, nursing homes and ALFs (stairs, spaces, climate)

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychosocial services for participants and families
• Coordinate community-based case management for program participants
• Work across PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home or ALF as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to determine best care plans

Skills

Networking with resources

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Education

Master’s in Social Work (MSW) accredited by CSWE

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!

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

Position Summary

The PACE Social Worker provides and coordinates psychosocial services for participants and their families in the PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility (ALF). The role also provides community-based case management services for program participants.

Position Qualifications

• Is a graduate of a master’s program in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education; and is licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• A minimum of two years’ social service experience working in a case management capacity.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly.
• Strong demonstrated capabilities in networking with community resources, and strong knowledge of such resources.
• Strong communication skills, 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 interpersonal dynamics operative 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 work unsupervised exercising 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.