Social Worker-MSW PACE

Job Summary: The Social Worker-MSW PACE provides psychosocial support, advocacy, and care coordination to participants and their families. This position is a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), ensuring participants’ needs are met in accordance with the PACE model of care. The MSW promotes quality of life, independence, and dignity for older adults while supporting caregivers. Performs other duties as needed. 

Education and Experience:   Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required. Minimum one year experience working with the elderly or frail adult population preferred.  Experience in long-term care, gerontology, hospice, or case management preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:   Knowledge of psychosocial issues affecting older adults and their families.  Strong crisis intervention and advocacy skills.  Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications:   Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required. Valid driver’s license required.

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