Come join our awesome team as a Medical Social Worker at Senior Community Care of Colorado-Montrose. We are offering generous Hiring and Referral Bonuses!!!
Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Medical Social Worker Job Highlights:

• Hiring Bonus up to $4000
• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

About the job:
The Medical Social Worker (MSW) routinely assesses the needs of participants and families and determines the most appropriate and effective social services interventions to meet participant goals. Based on the assessment and/or evaluation of the participant, the Social Worker works in coordination with Social Work Case Managers, Behavioral Health Specialist, Chaplain, contracted providers, and others to implement the plan of care and works directly with the Social Work Case Manager to provide psych/social interventions and takes the lead for acute and complex issues requiring a higher scope of practice. The Social Worker acts as an education resource for the PACE team and supports the organizations goal to provide high-quality, person-centered care to all participants.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school required.
• Must be licensed where applicable by the State
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a current and unrestricted Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Ability to read, speak and write fluently in English.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with a diverse team and flourish in a flexible work environment.
• Ability to provide psychosocial assessment and individual, family and group counseling.
• Ability and willingness to work in various locations, for planned activities or special events, family meetings and conferences, admission calls, admissions and tours
• Ability to work with participants, families, and others of varying levels of responsiveness and healthcare literacy.
• Familiarity with word processing, data processing, and computer entry skills to match existing clinical management and other software used by the program.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Preferred Skills:

• A minimum of two years’ experience working with frail or elderly population required. Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and phone skills; ability to prepare written assessments and correspondence; ability to read and interpret rules and regulations.
• Negotiation skills and ability to carry on several levels of reasoning at once during problem solving sessions; ability to think quickly and to write complex written arguments.
• Ability to perform several job functions at once

Essentials:

• Acts as and engaged member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Regularly attends meetings and provides meaningful input.
• Performs in-person initial assessments for enrolling participants to obtain a complete psychosocial history, which may include descriptions of cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics mental health and substance dependency and other issues and needs. Coordinates with the IDT, Care Team, and Social Work Cas Manager to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
• Reassesses participants on a semi-annual and as-needed basis and coordinates with the IDT, Care Team, and Social Work Cas Manager to update the plan of care for each participant.
• Works in close coordination with the Social Work Case Managers and is responsible for the psychosocial wellbeing of participants. Provides ongoing support and education to participants and family regarding a variety of issues, including but not limited to: the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics and changing roles, PACE model and PACE health services.
• Identifies, provides and/or coordinates for the medically-related social, psychological and spiritual needs of the participants. Implements social work interventions, case management, or psychosocial support. As appropriate, may delegate these interventions to the Social Work Case Manager.
• Support the Social Work Case Manager and Care Team with acute and complex case management.
• Acts as facilitator for meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solves issues regarding the plan of care. Mediates discussions between all parties.
• If hospice care is appropriate actively provides emotional support, grief work, education and funeral/financial planning referral. Facilitates hospice or nursing home placement as needed. Initiate referrals to external resources with community agencies such as Adult Protective Services, Housing Authority, or public utility companies. Advocates with these entities for purposes of maintaining community stability.
• Assists participants and caregivers to complete Medical Durable Power Of Attorney (MDPOA) Proxy, and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) directives as needed.
• Acts as an educational resource to other team members, participants, families, and others regarding topics such as dementia, difficult behaviors, self-determination, validation, and person-centered care.
• As needed and in coordination with Social Work Manager, engages in coordination with outside agencies such as Adult Protective Services, PACE Ombudsman, contracted providers and facilities, etc. in coordination of care and/or on behalf of the participant.
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement and engages organizational mechanisms as needed in coordination with Social Work Manager.
• In coordination with Social Work Manager and other members of the Social Work Department, may design, implement, and/or facilitate participant and/or family support groups.
• Is responsible for adherence to program cultural standards (Fundamentals) including supporting the development and integration of these standards within the team through modeling, coaching, and accountability.
• Manages and reviews participant’s records, charts, pertinent information and staff’s documentation. Documents as needed in medical records according to Senior Community Care standards.
• Educates staff in regards to care and treatment for the elderly as needed.
• Follows all organizational policies and procedures and CDC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and families.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

About Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE:
Senior Community Care of Colorado,
Senior Community Care of Colorado is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO) is a PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are key to our success.
SCCCO has centers in Montrose and Delta Counties, surrounded by the breathtaking Colorado scenery. With the plummeting depths of the Black Canyon National Park just to the east, the towering and majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, the expansive Uncompahgre Plateau to the west, and lake-bejeweled Grand Mesa to the north, and an expansive water sports park right in the middle of town, we are literally surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure. Montrose and Delta County also offer a large variety of shopping and dining options and a full schedule of cultural and community events. To learn more about our communities, visit visitmontrose.com and visitdeltaco.us.
We want our staff to love their job and offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that support a healthy and active work-life balance. SCCCO is Great Place to Work-Certified!
In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Our 2022 Great Place to Work survey results found that 87% of employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.
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At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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Location: 11485 Colorado 65, Orchard City, Colorado 81418

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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