Social Worker [3 Days Left]
Company: BoldAge PACE
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! Why work with us? A
People First Environment: We make what is important to those we
serve important to us. Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life
for seniors. Professional Growth: Access to training and career
development. Competitive Compensation: - Medical/Dental - Paid Time
Off 240 Hours Annually* - 401K with Match - Life Insurance -
Tuition Reimbursement - Flexible Spending Account - Employee
Assistance Program BE PART OF OUR MISSION! Are you passionate about
helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home
with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of
care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being
needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our
participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs
and desires. Social Worker JOB SUMMARY: The Social Worker (MSW)
provides direct social work and care management services to
participants of the PACE program, offering comprehensive support to
enhance their quality of life and ability to live independently in
the community. Responsibilities include participant screening, case
management, counseling, and referrals, as well as planning,
organizing, and implementing social work services tailored to
participants and their families. As a liaison between the
interdisciplinary team, caregivers, and community agencies, the
Social Worker ensures participant needs are effectively addressed,
and services are coordinated seamlessly. This role is essential in
promoting participant well-being, advocating for their needs, and
advancing the mission and goals of the PACE program. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Participate in initial assessments,
care planning, and periodic reassessments (at least every six
months) of participant cases, ensuring assessments are completed
prior to team meetings and adhere to departmental standards. -
Document participant changes and updates in the medical record
accurately and in compliance with industry and departmental
standards. - Collaborate and communicate effectively with
Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members regarding participant status,
needs, and care plans. - Maintain up-to-date case management
records, including periodic participant reassessments, and ensure
comprehensive documentation. - Coordinate 24-hour care delivery and
provide individual and family counseling to support participants
and caregivers. - Develop and facilitate group counseling sessions
and activities to address participant needs. - Refer participants
and families to appropriate community resources, acting as a
liaison and advocate to ensure access to needed services. - Foster
effective relationships among team members, promoting team building
and cohesion. - Consult with staff on the impact of social,
emotional, and cultural factors on participant health, and advise
on available social services in the community. - Participate in
program and policy development for social work services and
contribute to Quality Improvement (QI) processes. - Conduct home
visits to participants’ private residences to evaluate and support
their needs. - Actively participate in IDT meetings and contribute
to care planning and team discussions. - Perform additional duties
and special projects as assigned. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: -
Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social
work. - Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) or
other NASW-recognized certification preferred. - Current License in
the required state. - Two (2) years of experience working on an
interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home, or
community-based setting is preferable. - 1 year of experience
working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is
not present, training will be provided upon hiring. PRE-EMPLOYMENT
REQUIREMENTS: - Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's
license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance. -
Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all
immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant
contact. - Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may
include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid
exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license
verification, reference check, and drug screen. BoldAge PACE
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. *Paid Time Off Includes seven holidays Match begins after one
year of employment
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