What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker MSW - Per Diem position at Beacon of LIFE (A PACE Program)?
Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference!
BE PART OF OUR MISSION!
Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.
Why work with us?
A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us.
Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors.
Professional Growth: Access to training and career development.
Competitive Compensation: BoldAge offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, and an employee assistance program.
Social Worker
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Center Director, plans, organizes and implements social work services for PACE participants and families. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: participant social work assessment; treatment; and teaching and counseling of participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain participant support in the community. Social Worker interventions may also include: individual participant contacts; appropriate collateral contact; participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; assistance with locating resources; addressing mental health needs as they arise; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and disenrollment procedures. The Social Worker is the liaison between the interdisciplinary team, caregiver representatives, and community agencies.
Education/Training/Certifications
Basic Qualifications:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
40 hours
BE PART OF OUR MISSION!
Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.
Why work with us?
A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us.
Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors.
Professional Growth: Access to training and career development.
Competitive Compensation: BoldAge offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, and an employee assistance program.
Social Worker
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Center Director, plans, organizes and implements social work services for PACE participants and families. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: participant social work assessment; treatment; and teaching and counseling of participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain participant support in the community. Social Worker interventions may also include: individual participant contacts; appropriate collateral contact; participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; assistance with locating resources; addressing mental health needs as they arise; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and disenrollment procedures. The Social Worker is the liaison between the interdisciplinary team, caregiver representatives, and community agencies.
Education/Training/Certifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work
- Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) or other NASW-recognized certification preferred
- Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
- Certified or Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners and shall comply with the Social Workers' Licensing Act of 1991
- Familiarity with the psycho-social issues of the frail and chronically ill and their caregivers.
- Ability to provide psychosocial assessment and individual, family and group counseling.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Good public speaking skills with all size groups.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Computer literacy
- Two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
- Minimum of 1 year working with a frail or elderly population.
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
40 hours
