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Volunteers of America, Inc.3 weeks ago

Social Worker (MSW)

$70,000–$80,000 year

On-site · Lanham, Maryland, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Masters Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

The Social Worker-MSW under the supervision of the Center Manager plans, organizes and implements social services to Senior Community Care participants and families. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling to participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives. Interventions may include individual contacts, collateral contacts, participant and family education, assessment and counseling; provision of resources; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met; and disenrollment procedures. Acts as liaison between the Interdisciplinary Team and caregiver representatives and community agencies; conducts in-person enrollment assessments, coordinates plan of care with the IDT, and supports implementation and ongoing evaluation of care plans.

Required Qualifications

  • Masters’ Degree from an accredited school of social work required
  • Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable in the state of employment
  • A minimum of one year’s 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
  • Must clear background check
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation
  • Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact
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