PACE Social Worker II: Holistic Elder Care & Case Mgmt

Hospice of The Bluegrass, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators in Lexington, KY, is seeking a compassionate Social Worker for the PACE program. You will coordinate psychosocial services for participants and families, work with an interdisciplinary team, and help keep seniors living safely at home.

Schedule: Monday–Friday; provides community-based case management in the PACE Center, home, hospital, or ALF. Requires MSW CSWE-accredited and KY CSW/LCSW; two years in social work; strong networking and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master's program in Social Work accredited by CSWE and licensed in Kentucky as CSW or LCSW.
• Minimum of two years of social service experience in a case-management capacity.
• At least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly.
• Strong networking with community resources.
• Strong communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, computer).
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to interact with participants, families, and other agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle emotional workload.
• Ability to work unsupervised with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychosocial services for participants and families.
• Deliver community-based case management for program participants.
• Work at the PACE Center, in home, hospital, nursing home, or ALF as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Networking with community resources

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion

Education

MSW degree (CSWE accredited)

Job description

Bluegrass Care Navigators in Lexington, KY, is seeking a compassionate Social Worker for the PACE program. You will coordinate psychosocial services for participants and families, work with an interdisciplinary team, and help keep seniors living safely at home.

Schedule: Monday–Friday; provides community-based case management in the PACE Center, home, hospital, or ALF. Requires MSW CSWE-accredited and KY CSW/LCSW; two years in social work; strong networking and communication skills.