Social Work Coordinator

Program: PACE-Harlem

Overview: 

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling. 

We are proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

ArchCare Senior Life (PACE) is a long-term Medicaid/Medicare plan designed specifically for seniors who need nursing home level care but want to stay at home. With PACE, participants have a dedicated Care Team to coordinate everything, so they are able to live comfortably where they are, knowing they'll get the coordinated care they need. PACE provides and coordinates care at our Wellness Centers, in patients' homes, and in other settings.

PACE Perks:

• Opportunity to learn from other disciplines, which enhances your individual clinical practice
• Team supports your efforts, and you get to support them as well
• Your work results in most participants being able to live in their own homes and communities, instead of living in a skilled nursing facility - this provides the highest quality of life for participants, as they can continue to be active members of their community

Responsibilities: 

• Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the participant to optimize participant functioning by providing quality services in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. 
• Develops an individualized life plan with the participant identifying his or her goals and implementing interventions to assist with achieving their goals. 
• Monitors effectiveness and outcomes regularly and keeps the team informed as to participant progress and level of need. Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and family members/caregivers. 
• Documents changes of a participant’s condition in the participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies established by the medical director. 

• Manages social work planning for a caseload of participants. Maintains productivity sufficient to meet program goals. 
• Assists the interdisciplinary team members including the physician, as appropriate, in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the member’s health problems. 

Job Type: Per Diem

Qualifications: 

• 1 year of relevant experience 
• LMSW or MSW Required  

Education: 

• Master’s Degree 

Salary: $32.46 to $40.57 per hour