Social Worker & Participant Navigator - $4K Sign-On Bonus

Lutheran SeniorLife; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Hiring incentives (sign-on)

Paid time off

Retirement plan eligibility

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife is seeking a Social Worker/Participant Navigator for the LIFE program in Lawrence County, PA. The role involves coordinating with an Interdisciplinary Care Team to support the mental and social health of enrolled participants and to implement social work care plans within community-based services.

Responsibilities include assessing participants, communicating with families, and coordinating resources to maintain independence at home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BSW) in social work, human services or related field.
• Minimum of one year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Thorough knowledge of community health practices for the frail elderly from direct service experience.
• Working knowledge of the interdisciplinary model of care management.
• Experience with cognitively impaired seniors.
• Ability to use computers (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assess and support LIFE program participants within an Interdisciplinary Care Team.
• Coordinate social work care plans and communicate with participants, families, and care teams.
• Facilitate implementation of care plans and service coordination.
• Provide basic casework and counseling for LIFE participants.

Skills

Interdisciplinary care

Computer skills

Microsoft Word/Excel

Elderly care experience

Communication skills

Education

BSW or related field

Job description

Lutheran SeniorLife is seeking a Social Worker/Participant Navigator for the LIFE program in Lawrence County, PA. The role involves coordinating with an Interdisciplinary Care Team to support the mental and social health of enrolled participants and to implement social work care plans within community-based services.

Responsibilities include assessing participants, communicating with families, and coordinating resources to maintain independence at home.