Social Worker-Pace Program- MSW Required

Jobtailor; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a dedicated Social Work Case Manager in Florida to support PACE participants. You will screen, counsel, and refer participants, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to plan and reassess care.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, two years in health-related work, one year elder care experience, and licensure eligibility (LMSW/LISW/LCSW). A valid FL driver's license and BLS/Alzheimer's training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Two years’ health-related experience preferred and one year elder care experience required.
• Licensure eligibility: LMSW, LISW, LCSW.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with good record and automobile insurance.
• Clear level 2 background check and Alzheimer's Disease training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work case management for PACE participants.
• Screen, counsel, and refer participants to community services.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team assessments, care planning and re-evaluations.
• Maintain current written case management records and reassess participants.
• Advise staff on social, emotional and cultural factors affecting care.
• Advocate for participants and coordinate with community agencies.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Participant screening

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Care planning

Re-evaluation

Referral services

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LMSW Licensure (eligible)

LISW Licensure (eligible)

LCSW Licensure (eligible)

BLS Certification

Alzheimer's Disease Training

Florida Driver's License

Automobile Insurance

Job description

• Responsible for the direct social work case management services to PACE participants.
• Provides social services support to include participant screening, case management, counseling, and referral.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team’s initial assessments, care planning and ongoing re-evaluations of participant’s case.
• Maintain current written case management records, including periodic reassessments of program participants.
• Refer participants to appropriate community agencies or facilities, act as a liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants.
• Consult with and advise 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Two years’ experience in a health related area desired.
• One year of elder care experience required.
• licensure eligible preferred: LMSW, LISW, LCSW
• Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record
• Automobile Insurance
• Clear level 2 background check
• Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in social work case management, including participant screening, counseling, and referral services. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration and maintaining comprehensive case management records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Social Work
• Elder Care Experience
• LCSW Licensure
• BLS Certification
• Alzheimer's Disease Training

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Case Management
• Participant Screening
• Counseling
• Referral Services
• Care Planning
• Re-evaluation
• Advocacy

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Consultation
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• LMSW Licensure
• LISW Licensure
• BLS Certification
• Alzheimer's Disease Training

Industry Keywords

• Social Work
• Health Related Services
• Community Agencies
• Elder Affairs
• Background Check