What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Coordinator position at ArchCare?
Overview
Overview:
ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.
ArchCare Senior Life (PACE) is a long-term Medicaid/Medicare plan designed specifically for seniors who need nursing home level care but want to stay at home. With Senior Life, patients have a dedicated Care Team to coordinate everything, so they are able to live comfortably where they are, knowing they’ll get the coordinated care they need. PACE provides and coordinates care at our Wellness Centers, in patient’s homes and in other settings.
Benefits/Perks:
- Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
- Participation in 403 (b)
- Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
- Discounted membership: Plum Benefits
- Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars
PACE Perks:
- Opportunity to learn from other disciplines, which enhances your individual clinical practice
- Team supports your efforts, and you get to support them as well
- Your work results in most participants being able to live in their own homes and communities, instead of living in a skilled nursing facility – this provides the highest quality of life for patients, as they can continue to participate as members of their community
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the participant to optimize participant functioning by providing quality services in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
- Develops an individualized life plan with the participant identifying his or her goals and implementing interventions to assist with achieving their goals.
- Monitors effectiveness and outcomes regularly and keeps the team informed as to participant progress and level of need. Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and family members/caregivers.
- Documents changes of a participant’s condition in the participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies established by the medical director.
- Manages social work planning for a caseload of participants. Maintains productivity sufficient to meet program goals.
- Assists the interdisciplinary team members including the physician, as appropriate, in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the member’s health problems.
Job Type: Full-Time
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- 1 year of relevant experience
- LMSW or MSW Required
Education:
- Master’s Degree
Salary
Salary: $75,000 to $84,000 per year
Salary : $75,000 - $84,000
