PACE Social Worker, MSW (San Ysidro, CA)

Job description

Position Summary: Responsible for the direct social work case management services to the participants of the San Diego PACE program. Provides such social services support as participant screening, case management, counseling and referral. Follows all policies and procedures of PACE, applicable laws and licensing requirements at all times. Essential Functions of the Job: - Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team's initial assessments, care planning and periodic re-assessments (minimally every 6 months) of participant's case. Assessments are to be completed prior to the scheduled team meeting. Communicates participant changes to team members. - Maintains current written case management records, including periodic reassessments of program participants. - Provides in-home assessments for all PACE participants. Completes social service assessments on all participants. - Coordinates 24 hour care delivery. - Provides individual and family counseling, develops and leads group counseling and activities. - Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants. - Encourages effective relati...