SOCIAL WORKER $5,000 HIRING BONUS!

5,000 HIRING BONUS!

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Come join our awesome team as a Medical Social Worker at Senior Community Care of Colorado-Eckert. We are offering great Benefits and more!

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Pay : $65-$75k annually

Schedule : Fulltime, M-F, 8a-5p

Employer / Employee Benefits :

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Saving Account (FSA)

403(b) - with discretionary contribution

Paid Vacation / Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees :

Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)

Short term disability

Loan program

Ministry Program

The Social Worker Routinely assesses the needs of participants and families and determines the most appropriate and effective social services interventions to meet participant goals. Based on the assessment and / or evaluation of the participant, the Social Worker works in coordination with the IDT, Behavioral Health Specialist, Chaplain, contracted providers, and others to implement the plan of care and to provide psych / social interventions. The Social Worker acts as an education resource for the PACE team and supports the organizations' goal to provide high-quality, person-centered care to all participants.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school required.

Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Must have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.

A minimum of one year experience working with frail or elderly population required.

Preferred Skills :

Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Acts as and engaged member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Regularly attends meetings and provides meaningful input.

Performs in-person initial assessments for enrolling participants to obtain a complete psychosocial history, which may include descriptions of cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics mental health and substance dependency and other issues and needs. Coordinates with the IDT to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.

Reassesses participants on a semi-annual and as-needed basis and coordinates with the IDT to update the plan of care for each participant.

Responsible for the psychosocial wellbeing of participants in coordinator of the IDT. Provides ongoing support and education to participants and family regarding a variety of issues, including but not limited to the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics and changing roles, PACE model and PACE health services.

Identifies, provides and / or coordinates for the medically related social, psychological and spiritual needs of the participants. Implements social work interventions, case management, or psychosocial support. As appropriate, may delegate these interventions to the Social Work Case Manager.

Support the IDT with acute and complex case management.

Acts as facilitator for meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solves issues regarding the plan of care. Mediates discussions between all parties.

About Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE :

Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO) is a PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are key to our success.

SCCCO has centers in Montrose and Delta Counties, surrounded by the breathtaking Colorado scenery. With the plummeting depths of the Black Canyon National Park just to the east, the towering and majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, the expansive Uncompahgre Plateau to the west, and lake-bejeweled Grand Mesa to the north, and an expansive water sports park right in the middle of town, we are literally surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure. Montrose and Delta County also offer a large variety of shopping and dining options and a full schedule of cultural and community events.

We want our staff to love their job and offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that support a healthy and active work-life balance. SCCCO is Great Place to Work-Certified!

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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Experience

Required

1 year(s) : Experience working with frail or elderly population required

Preferred

Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Social Worker

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location : In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000