Job Details
Social Worker (MSW) - Elder Care
We offer competitive salary, benefits (including medical, dental, vision), retirement, PTO, and recognize 9 paid holidays.
If you are a compassionate professional who provides exceptional quality care, Jordan Valley is for you! We are Missouri's largest Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 2003 and we serve 75,000 patients each year. The mission of Jordan Valley is to improve the health of our community by providing high-quality and accessible medical, dental, and behavioral health services to Southwest MO. We're collaborative and believe in always going above and beyond as part of our commitment to deliver excellent care to our community!
Job Overview:
The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for the direct social work care management services to the participants of the Jordan Valley Elder Care program. The Social Worker provides social service support such as participant screening, case management, counseling, and referral.
Duties:
- Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team s initial assessments, care planning and periodic re-assessments (minimally every 6 months) of the participant's case in accordance with industry and departmental standards. Assessments are to be completed prior to the scheduled team meetings.
- Document participant changes appropriately in the medical record in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
- Maintains current documentation records, including initial and periodic reassessments of program participants.
- Coordinate 24-hour care delivery and provide individual and family counseling for participants.
- Develop and lead group counseling and activities.
- Refer participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, act as a liaison with such organizations, and as an advocate for participants.
- Consult with and advise staff members in regard to the relationship of social, emotional and cultural factors to health and medical care, and as to the availability of social services in the community.
- Participate in program and policy development in regard to social work; demonstrate active participation in QI processes.
- Perform home visits to private homes of Jordan Valley Senior Care participants.
- Knowledgeable of Medicaid financial criteria including documentation to be completed.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- Health (Both HSA and FSA options and access to our Telemedicine program)
- Vision
- Free dental and life insurance and long-term disability. Affordable rates for family dental and life insurance.
- 403b retirement match on the 1st of the month after 30 days.
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Free On-Site Fitness Facility at our Springfield Tampa Clinic
Required Qualifications:
- Master s degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 2 year's experience in a health-related area.
- Either have one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or in the absence of such experience, to receive appropriate training from the Jordan Valley Elder Care on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), LMSW, or LISW if required by the state.
- Valid Driver s license and vehicle or other approved means of transportation, and an acceptable driving record is required.
- BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.