Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) invites applications for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our PACE program.

Salary: $72,000 - $81,000 per year.

• 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)

The Social Worker 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 the IDT, Behavioral Health Specialist, Chaplain, contracted providers, and others to implement the plan of care and to provide psych/social interventions.

The Social Worker acts as an education resource for the PACE team and supports the organization’s goal to provide high-quality, person-centered care to all participants.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school
• Licensed in Kentucky as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up‑to‑date immunizations before having direct participant contact
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and means of transportation
• Minimum of one year experience working with frail or elderly population

• Experience working on a multi‑disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community‑based setting

• Acts as an 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 and coordinates with the IDT to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
• Reassesses participants on a semi‑annual and as‑needed basis and updates the plan of care.
• Responsible for the psychosocial wellbeing of participants and provides ongoing support and education on related issues.
• Identifies, provides and/or coordinates for medically‑related social, psychological and spiritual needs of participants and implements appropriate interventions.
• Supports the IDT with acute and complex case management.
• Facilitates meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify and problem solve issues regarding the plan of care, and mediates discussions.

• Entry level

• Full‑time