Social Worker Fort Lauderdale

Brief Description

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 PACE

Job Summary

The BS Social Worker is responsible for providing support and assistance to the PACE Social Work and Behavioral Department. Provides such social services support as Annual Certification, Case Management, Behavioral monitoring, and PSR/CAP groups.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports, counsels, and acts as an advocate for residents and family
• Completes all necessary and required social work documentation
• Maintains current written case management records, including periodic reassessments of program participants
• Interfaces with interdisciplinary staff members to share information on the resident
• Assists with discharge planning in a rehab setting
• Facilitates support groups
• Attends meetings as needed
  
  

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field
  
  

Experience

• Six months’ minimum of related experience
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Florida DOEA 701-B Comprehensive Assessment experience within 6 months of employment
  
  

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
  
  

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.

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