Social Worker - MSW

This is a full-time position in our PACE Social Work department. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Social Work Manager, plans, organizes, and implements social work services to St. Paul’s PACE participants and families. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: individual participant contact; appropriate collateral contact; participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; provision of resources; addressing mental health needs as they arise; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and dis enrollment procedures. The Social Worker is the liaison between the interdisciplinary team, caregiver representatives, and community agencies.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Master’s Degree from an accredited University in Social Work.

Experience:

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

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

Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

Experience with frail/chronically ill elderly people. Ability to provide psycho social assessment and individual, family, and group counseling.

Effective verbal/written communication skills with the 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. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and written.

Current California Drivers License, proof of auto insurance and consistent and reliable usage of a motor vehicle.

Bilingual preferred.