Social Worker - MSW

San Diego’s St.

Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community.

The healthcare teams at St.

Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. 

This is a full-time position in our PACE Social Work department.

Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. 
 

Under the supervision of the Social Work Supervisor, plans, organizes, and implements social work services to St.

Paul’s PACE participants and families.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: individual participant contact; appropriate collateral contact; participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; provision of resources; addressing mental health needs as they arise; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and dis-enrollment procedures.

The Social Worker is the liaison between the interdisciplinary team, caregiver representatives, and community agencies.  
 

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:


* Master’s Degree from an accredited University in Social Work.

Experience:


* A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required.

Experience working on a multidisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting preferable.

Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:


* Experience with frail/chronically ill elderly people.

Ability to provide psycho social assessment and individual, family, and group counseling.


* Effective verbal/written communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.


* Good public speaking skills with all size groups.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and written.

Current California Drivers License, proof of auto insurance and consistent and reliable usage of a motor vehicle.


* Bilingual preferred. 

St.

Paul’s Benefits:


* Health, dental, vision, life


* Same day pay available!


* Flexible paid time off (PTO) - starting at 28 days per year!


* Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!


* Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer


* 403(b) with match


* Child care available


* Employee referral bonuses


* Upward mobility! 

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Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and re...