Social Worker, MSW (Geriatrics)
Social Worker, MSW (Geriatrics)
Community LIFE
Bedford, PA
Job ID : 52624d6a325076354a4545672b6c58685a673d3d
Job Description :
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY OFFERING A $8,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THE FULL TIME POSITION
Community LIFE is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.
Schedule: Full Time: Monday - Friday; 7:30am-4pm OR Part Time: Mon, Tue, Fri 7:30am-4pm
Location: Bedford, PA with local travel
Summary of Job Duties:
Our Social Workers maintain a caseload of Community LIFE participants (adults over age 55) and provide them and their families with psycho‑social assessments and interventions related to the maintenance of the participants in the community. As the primary contact, the Social Worker performs utilization case management for all acute inpatient admissions and transfers.
Required Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
Required Experience: Must have a minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly population. Geriatric social work experience in a hospital, long term care or community setting.
Required Skills:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with people from various socio‑cultural backgrounds in an effective manner.
- Ability to accept and utilize supervision.
- Ability to work independently and be self directed.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Must have a compassionate and empathetic attitude for the frail older adults.
Required Certifications/Licensing: Valid PA Driver’s license.
Benefits:
Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability insurance, 5 weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more! As a qualified non-profit, our employees are eligible to participate in the PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness) program
Covid Vaccine Statement: Community LIFE continues to comply with CMS mandated COVID-19 vaccination requirements for our staff. Community LIFE strongly supports vaccination and encourages everyone who can get vaccinated to do so to protect themselves, their co-workers, and our patients. All staff must be in compliance with the CMS COVID-19 mandates. Medical or Religious exemptions may be available to those who qualify.
Company Details :
Name : Community LIFE
CEO : Richard DiTommaso
Headquarter : Pittsburgh, PA
Revenue : Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size : Unknown
Type : Company - Public
Primary Industry : Health Care Services & Hospitals
Sector Name : Healthcare
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: Bedford, PA
: 2 days ago
