Social Worker MSW, FL PACE Centers

Miami Jewish Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health in Miami, FL seeks a Social Worker MSW PACE to provide direct social work case management services to participants in the PACE program. You will screen, manage cases, counsel, and refer participants as needed.

Join an interdisciplinary team and contribute to care planning, documentation, and community referrals while supporting older adults and their families with culturally competent services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical social work required.
• One year of related experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the interdisciplinary team’s initial assessments, care planning and ongoing re-evaluations of participant’s case.
• Maintains current written case management records, including periodic reassessments of program participants.
• Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants.
• Encourages effective relationships among staff geared to the building and maintenance of a cohesive team.
• Consults with and advises staff members as to the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and as to the availability of social services in the community.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in clinical social work

Job description

Brief Description

This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Brief Description

This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community’s seniors and their families.

Job Title: Social Worker MSW PACE

Job Summary

Responsible for the direct social work case management services to the participants of the MJHS PACE Program. Provides such social services support as participant screening, case Management, counseling, and referral.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in the interdisciplinary Team’s initial assessments, care planning and ongoing re-evaluations of participant’s case.
• Maintains current written case management records, including periodic reassessments of program participants.
• Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants
• Encourages effective relationships among staff geared to the building and maintenance of a cohesive team
• Consults with and advises staff members as to the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and as to the availability of social services in the community.
• Participates in Program and Policy development of the Social Work component of Florida PACE Centers.
• Attends meetings as needed

Education

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in clinical social work required

Experience

• One year of related experience

Licenses/Certifications

• N/A

Abilities Required

• Excellent assessment and counseling skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced social work position
• Must be computer literate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of geriatrics/gerontology preferred
• Ability to work closely and well with other disciplines
• Thorough knowledge of psychosocial dynamics of individual & family
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Functional Demands

Environment /Work Conditions

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

Infectious Material Exposure

• No routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues but may occasionally require performing unplanned activities which may involve exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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