Outreach Social Worker - MSW

UPMC Living-at-Home Program is hiring a hybrid, full-time Outreach Social Worker, MSW!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? We're looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team in a role that offers exceptional flexibility, creativity, and purpose. 

Shift/Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm (Flexibility with scheduling is offered). Will be required to be on call for one week every other month.

***Daily travel to outreach sites required. UPMC Living-at-Home Program main office is 1501 Ardmore Blvd, Suite #404, Forest Hills, PA 15221; however, most of the time the staff member will be at outreach sites throughout Allegheny County. The staff member will also be spending 10 hours per week at Cedarwood Homes located at 1862 Broadhead Fording Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

What You'll Love About This Role:

• Flexible Scheduling: Set your own hours and enjoy the autonomy to shape your workday

• Creative Freedom: Design and lead monthly educational sessions for older adults - your ideas drive the curriculum

• No Two Days Are Alike: Every day brings new experiences, meaningful interactions, and plenty of variety

• Grateful Participants: Our clients deeply appreciate the care and knowledge you bring

• Supportive Culture: Work within a close-knit, family-style department that values collaboration and kindness

• Innovative Programs: Contribute to exciting initiatives like our current emergency preparedness campaign

• Community Impact: Many of our team members volunteer with the Allegheny County Chapter of the Twilight Wish Foundation, helping grant wishes to deserving older adults

• Growth Opportunities: Play a key role in expanding our outreach and marketing efforts across Allegheny County

• Rewarding Work: Help older adults take charge of their health and wellness - It's a truly fulfilling experience

• Collaborative Team: Be part of an interdisciplinary group that shares your passion for service and education

  
   

  If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and compassion to a role that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you!

  
   

  Responsibilities:
   

• Client and Volunteer Recruitment: Support the program director in identifying and recruiting clients and volunteers to participate in program activities

• Outreach and Health Education: Design and implement outreach initiatives to promote geriatric care coordination in senior hi-rises and centers, including delivering health and wellness education

• Community Presentations and Client Assessment: Organize and present (or coordinate presenters for) health-related lectures and workshops. Access client needs and refers them to appropriate services within UPMC and the broader community. 

• Program Evaluation and Reporting: Track and analyze key indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and educational efforts. Compile and maintain ongoing statistical reports.

• Promotion of UPMC Services: Represent UPMC and its Community Provider Services at health fairs, screenings, and educational events. Develop a strong understanding of available clinical services to promote them effectively.

• Service Coordination and Caseload Management: Provide service coordination at senior hi-rises as needed, including managing a small LAH social work caseload under the PHFA contract

• Fundraising and Proposal Development: Assist the program director in developing proposals, meeting with legislators, and donors, and participating in fundraising activities to support program growth

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with program nurses and social workers to ensure coordinated cared and service delivery

• Professional Development and Quality Improvement: Participate in department meetings, staff development programs, UPMC-sponsored conferences, and professional in-service trainings. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and maintain licensures and clinical expertise.