Social Worker- Registry- PRN
Esperanza Health Centers · Chicago, Illinois, US
Description Work Type: Per diem/PRN – dayshift, M-F hours only Compensation: $40/hour What is PACE? PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, i...
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Description Work Type: Per diem/PRN – dayshift, M-F hours only Compensation: $40/hour: What is PACE?: PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is an alternative care model for those over 55 years of age requiring nursing home level of care which aims to keep participants living at home in the community. PACE is a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach which coordinates all levels of medical and social needs, including prevention, wellness, socialization, primary care, and access to specialists and other services. The Social Worker provides and coordinates a wide range of psychosocial services to participants and their families. The Social Worker is also responsible for providing community-based case management services for program participants. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: - Conducts an initial Social Work assessment and scheduled and as-needed reassessments for all PACE participants.? - May participate in completion of Determination of Need (DON) document as part of PACE enrollment eligibility assessment. - Performs all functions and duties as required as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including, but not limited to, participation in ID...