Social Worker, MSW

Come work for Gary and Mary West PACE, voted best place to work!Fluent in English and Spanish highly desired. We are a rapidly growing all-inclusive day center for the fragile elderly. We are seeking an amazing and talented Social Worker (MSW) to join our team. Home visits to our participants would be required at times for this role. This is a full time Monday through Friday day position. We are located in San Marcos, CA. We offer several benefit plans to choose from and we also have a great 403B program.

About PACEPhilanthropists Gary and Mary West founded West Health with the mission of enabling seniors to successfully age in place with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services that preserve and protect their dignity, quality of life, and independence. The Gary and Mary West PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), affiliated with West Health (www. westhealth. org), is a non-profit that delivers medical, social, and behavioral services to the frail elderly to the North County of San Diego.

This PACE center is entrepreneurial in nature and focuses on innovations and bringing new processes to the traditional PACE environment. We're looking for passionate healthcare providers who want to be part of a team dedicated to enable seniors to live in their communities as independently as possible by providing compassionate, comprehensive health and supportive care.

Why Work for Gary and Mary West PACE? Because you desire work/life balance and have a passion to make a difference in the lives of North County seniors and their families!You will receive generous pay and a benefits program focused on your health and wellness that includes 10 paid holidays, 13 days of PTO and 5 days of sick time, a 5% employer-match to our 403b retirement program. Because we encourage professional development and support all staff to expand their skillset, providing an annual education allowance.

You will be part of a distinct company culture where work feels like family and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team environment where you are appreciated and valued. Come do your best work where your contribution matters!Position SummaryUnder the direction of the Center Director, is responsible for direct social work case management services to participants. Essential FunctionsParticipate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments; attend morning updates and report changes in participants' baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily basis. Involved in the development and implementation of QAPI activities.

In conjunction with the IDT, may conduct the initial intake, meeting with family members and others. Coordinate ongoing family meetings, as needed. Obtain extensive social history from participant and/or family member upon admission to program. Provide individual and family counseling as needed or prescribed in the plan of care; develop and lead group counseling and support activities. Provide crisis intervention and advocacy as required. In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, coordinate discharge planning for participants returning home from hospital or nursing facility.

Maintain current, written case management records, including ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessment of changing needs and participant's expressed wishes. Act as liaison between the participant and other agencies such as Department of Aging, Social Security Administration, Medicaid, etc. Assist with money management. Assist with ongoing financial eligibility for participants, including recertification as needed. Participate in participant-related conferences in the community as designated. Maintain confidentiality of participant information. Non-Essential Job FunctionsAttend and participate in all staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned. Adhere to and support the center's policies, practices, and procedures.

Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned. Be flexible in schedule of hours worked. Will require use of personal vehicle. Education And CertificationMaster's degree in social work required. Original valid driver's license with proof of auto insurance, BLS and CPR required. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. Skills & ExperienceMinimum of one (1) year of documented experience in working with a frail or elderly population required. Prefer experience in a community-based setting or geriatric program. Medical ClearanceEmployee's must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Gary and Mary West PACE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state or local laws. Salary: $36. 00 - $38. 00 per hour