Temporary Caseworker

Come join our awesome team as a Social Worker (MSW) at the Senior Community Care of Maryland PACE. 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)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

The Social Worker-MSW under the supervision of the Center Manager plans, organizes and implements social services to Senior Community Care participants and families. The Social Services Worker interventions could include individual participant contacts; ongoing case management; The Social Services Worker is the liaison between the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), caregiver representatives, and community agencies.

Masters’ Degree from an accredited school of social work required.

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

Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Performs in-person initial assessments for enrollment of potential Senior Community Care 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 Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.

communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.

Presents requests to Interdisciplinary Team for and coordinates admission/discharge to contracted facilities for temporary respites and permanent placement.

Acts as facilitator for meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solve issues regarding the plan of care. 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. Initiates 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.

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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