Temporary Caseworker
hace 1 día
Lansing
Come join our awesome team as a Social Service Worker at the Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE clinic. Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.403(b) Retirement Plan;~ Career scholarships;~ Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;~ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance~ Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days) ScholarshipsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)Short term disability70 - $80k for LMSWMonday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM**The Social Service Worker under the supervision of the Center Manager plans, organizes and implements social services to Senior Community Care participants and families. The Social Services Worker interventions could include individual participant contacts; ongoing case management; The Social Services Worker is the liaison between the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), caregiver representatives, and community agencies.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Masters' Degree from an accredited school of social work requiredMust have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable Performs in person initial assessments for enrollment of potential Senior Community Care 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 Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.Presents requests to Interdisciplinary Team for and coordinates admission/discharge to contracted facilities for temporary respites and permanent placement.Acts as facilitator for meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solves issues regarding the plan of care. If hospice care is appropriate actively provides emotional support, grief work, education and funeral/financial planning referral. Facilitates hospice or nursing home placement as needed. Initiate referrals to external resources with community agencies such as Adult Protective Services, Housing Authority, or public utility companies. Advocates with these entities for purposes of maintaining community stability.Senior Community Care of Michigan - PACE:Senior Community Care of Michigan - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Our Senior Community Care of Lansing, MI, values our staff and residents at the highest level. Our PACE program allows for more standard working hours than is usual with elder care careers, and we foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package, as well as creating moments of appreciation in the workplace throughout the year. In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".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.This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.