What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Community LIFE?
Summary:
Our Social Workers maintain a caseload of Community LIFE participants, adults over 55 years old, providing psycho-social assessments and interventions for their well-being in the community. As the primary contact, they perform utilization case management for acute inpatient admissions and transfers.
This is a Monday-Friday position from 7:30am to 4:00pm without nights or weekends.
Benefits
- Five weeks of paid time off
- Seven paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Automatic contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
About Us
Community LIFE is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), dedicated to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence, and quality of life. We bring together geriatric medicine and care experts to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, helping older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school
- A minimum of one year's experience working with the frail or elderly population
- Geriatric social work experience in a hospital, long-term care, or community setting
You should possess:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work with people from various socio-cultural backgrounds
- The ability to accept and utilize supervision
- Self-direction and good problem-solving skills
- A compassionate and empathetic attitude towards older adults
In addition, you must have:
- A valid PA driver's license
