What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACE Social Services Assistant position at VALIR PACE LLC?
Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses
- Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid day off for your birthday
- 401K Company match on day one
- Company paid life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Career development opportunities
- Employee Gym
- Thanksgiving & Christmas meals
- Employee Recognition
Job Summary:
The position serves as a support role to the MSW(s) and shall be instrumental in coordinating social supports and community resources for participants as well as participate in team discussion and explanation of the care plan document. This role may also support other roles as needed, including quality initiatives focused on improving services delivered to PACE participants or arranging for transitions of care for PACE participants as directed by the MSW &/or PACE Director.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Serves as assistant to the MSW(s) assisting with set up of life-alert systems and following up with appropriate documentation in chart and participant communication.
- Finds and obtains access to community resources, as directed by the MSW, to support participants and their families.
- Responsible for completing and appropriately documenting the “Plan B” document, designed to facility the identification of community support available to the participant.
- Scans documentation into the chart as directed by the MSW.
- Facilitates family meetings or conversations with participants as needed and liaises between participant, families and IDT as needed.
- May provide support to other departments as needed and as directed by PACE Director.
- Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:
- 3-5 Years of Social Services Experience
- 1 Year working with the frail and elder population
- High school diploma or equivalent.