Social Worker (LLMSW)

Community PACE at Home in Newaygo is looking for a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker to serve our elderly community. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®) model is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in the community whenever possible. Community PACE is proud to deliver all needed medical and supportive services. Our PACE program can provide the entire continuum of care and services to seniors with chronic care needs while maintaining their independence in their home for as long as possible.

By joining our team, you will be responsible for the direct social work case management services to the patients of Community PACE at Home. You would work under the direct and indirect supervision of the Executive Director. You would provide social services support such as participant screening, case management, counseling, and referral. We’re offering this position Full-time, Part-time, or PRN.

Requirements

· Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work

· 2 years in a health-related area. Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail elderly population. Experience working with Medicaid services and populations strongly preferred.

· LLMSW, valid MI Driver License and vehicle, CPR and First Aid certification

· Individual therapy skills for geriatric participants, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Includes home visits to private homes. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.

· You must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintains current written case management records

· Provides individual and family counseling, develops, and leads group counseling and activities

· Refers patients and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants

· 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 Social Work component

· Facilitates Medicaid application and re determination process with Michigan Department of Human Services

· Documents patient changes appropriately in the medical record

· Attends staff meetings and takes part in patient care planning

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

**Pay is based on experience** - Negotiable

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Older adults

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you worked with the frail elderly population?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Medicare and Medicaid: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMSW (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newaygo, MI 49337 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newaygo, MI 49337: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person