LAJHealth
Social Worker - PACE (West Los Angeles)
LAJHealth, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Social Worker - PACE (West Los Angeles)
Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC) • $29.00 - $36.00 per hour
Full Time • 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision insurance; Paid Time Off; 9 Paid Holidays; 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching; company‑paid Life Insurance.
Los Angeles Jewish Health has been a trusted provider of senior healthcare for over 100 years, offering a wide range of services that prioritize excellence and Jewish values. The Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services and serves more than 4,000 seniors across its San Fernando Valley campuses.
Responsibilities
Participate in Inter‑Disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and fulfill assigned responsibilities including initial assessments, care planning, and ongoing re‑assessments of participant care.
Complete participant home visits as required.
Maintain current written progress notes and other documentation in the participant Medical Record, including signed and dated documentation for all services and quarterly progress reports.
Provide individual and family counseling, and develop and lead group counseling sessions, as required.
Refer participants and families to appropriate community services and act as liaison and/or advocate with community organizations.
Work closely with participants and family members of caregivers during the disenrollment process, including assisting with referrals for primary care and community services.
Encourage effective relationships among staff to support the development and maintenance of a cohesive team.
Consult with and advise other staff regarding the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and to the availability of social services in the community.
Participate in program and policy development of BCSC Social Work.
Understand fiscal issues and be appropriately involved in meeting utilization targets.
Comply with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions to the Center Manager.
Consistently meet or exceed BCSC targets for productivity, customer service, quality assessment, and performance targets.
Continuously seek better ways for delivering services and communication with participants.
Understand the importance of community involvement and participate as appropriate in activities that link BCSC to its communities.
Effectively collaborate with staff peers and contractors to meet BCSC goals and further success.
Demonstrate proficiency in delivering age‑specific care.
Comply with all policy and procedures of BCSC.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Experience and Skills
Degree and diplomas:
Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Certificates, Licenses:
Verification of completion of CPR (BLS) and first aid training; must have a California driver’s license; TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a health care provider is required for employment.
Experience:
At least two years social work experience, preferably in health care, and minimum one‑year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
Skills/Aptitudes:
Ability to work effectively in a team environment; age‑specific competency in working with the elderly; knowledge of social work principles and practices, including case management and counseling techniques; working knowledge of community services for the elderly and their families; bilingual Spanish preferred.
Join Los Angeles Jewish Health and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in our community. Become part of our compassionate team, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Apply today and start making a difference!
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Full Time • 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision insurance; Paid Time Off; 9 Paid Holidays; 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching; company‑paid Life Insurance.
Los Angeles Jewish Health has been a trusted provider of senior healthcare for over 100 years, offering a wide range of services that prioritize excellence and Jewish values. The Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services and serves more than 4,000 seniors across its San Fernando Valley campuses.
Responsibilities
Participate in Inter‑Disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and fulfill assigned responsibilities including initial assessments, care planning, and ongoing re‑assessments of participant care.
Complete participant home visits as required.
Maintain current written progress notes and other documentation in the participant Medical Record, including signed and dated documentation for all services and quarterly progress reports.
Provide individual and family counseling, and develop and lead group counseling sessions, as required.
Refer participants and families to appropriate community services and act as liaison and/or advocate with community organizations.
Work closely with participants and family members of caregivers during the disenrollment process, including assisting with referrals for primary care and community services.
Encourage effective relationships among staff to support the development and maintenance of a cohesive team.
Consult with and advise other staff regarding the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and to the availability of social services in the community.
Participate in program and policy development of BCSC Social Work.
Understand fiscal issues and be appropriately involved in meeting utilization targets.
Comply with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions to the Center Manager.
Consistently meet or exceed BCSC targets for productivity, customer service, quality assessment, and performance targets.
Continuously seek better ways for delivering services and communication with participants.
Understand the importance of community involvement and participate as appropriate in activities that link BCSC to its communities.
Effectively collaborate with staff peers and contractors to meet BCSC goals and further success.
Demonstrate proficiency in delivering age‑specific care.
Comply with all policy and procedures of BCSC.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Experience and Skills
Degree and diplomas:
Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Certificates, Licenses:
Verification of completion of CPR (BLS) and first aid training; must have a California driver’s license; TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a health care provider is required for employment.
Experience:
At least two years social work experience, preferably in health care, and minimum one‑year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
Skills/Aptitudes:
Ability to work effectively in a team environment; age‑specific competency in working with the elderly; knowledge of social work principles and practices, including case management and counseling techniques; working knowledge of community services for the elderly and their families; bilingual Spanish preferred.
Join Los Angeles Jewish Health and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in our community. Become part of our compassionate team, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Apply today and start making a difference!
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