Social Worker II - Summit Eldercare Grove Street - New higher Competitive Salary
Company: Fallon Community Health Plan
Location: Worcester
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Social Worker II - Summit Eldercare Grove Street - New higher
Competitive SalaryUS-MA-WorcesterJob ID: 6819Type: Full Time# of
Openings: 1Category: Social WorkSummit Eldercare - Worcester (Grove
St.)OverviewFallon Health Vaccination Requirements:To protect the
health and safety of our workforce, members and communities we
serve, Fallon Health now requires all employees to disclose
COVID-19 vaccination status. As of 2/1/2022, all roles not
designated as "Remote" require full COVID-19 vaccination and Fallon
Health will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior
to employment to ensure compliance. Failure to meet the vaccination
requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or
termination of employment. About Fallon HealthFounded in 1977,
Fallon Health is a leading health care services organization that
supports the diverse and changing needs of those we serve. In
addition to offering innovative health insurance solutions and a
variety of Medicaid and Medicare products, we excel in creating
unique health care programs and services that provide coordinated,
integrated care for seniors and individuals with complex health
needs. Fallon has consistently ranked among the nation's top health
plans, and is accredited by the National Committee for Quality
Assurance for its HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products.
For more information, visit fallonhealth.org.About Summit
ElderCare: Fallon Health operates the largest Program of
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in New England and the
fifth largest in the country. Called Summit ElderCare, Fallon's
PACE helps provide older adults and their caregivers with a welcome
alternative to nursing home care. Participants in Summit ElderCare
have access to comprehensive medical services and social support at
a Summit ElderCare site while they keep the independence of living
in their own homes and communities. Summary:Functions as a member
of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team and provides social work
services and support to participants, families and other
caregivers. Provides direction to bachelors level social workers as
assigned by Social Work Manager. ResponsibilitiesPrimary job
responsibilities:Participates in the intake and evaluation process
by conducting the initial social work assessment, administering
MSQs, developing an intake summary and presenting the social work
perspective to the Interdisciplinary Team. Assures that
participants rights are reviewed during the intake process.Conducts
reassessments at least semiannually and whenever there is a change
in participant status or the participant /caregiver requests
it.Develops and implements a social service plan of care for each
participant and updates it based on the results of reassessments or
on-going changes in status.Responsible for the maintenance of
appropriate records and documentation in the medical record
including at least the initial assessment, quarterly progress
notes, significant changes and all participant-related
interactions.Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
at daily team meetings and care planning meetings.Assists team
members to understand the social, emotional, cultural and
psychosocial aspecst of participants' situations.Acts as an
advocate and liaison when counseling services are needed.Completes
documentation and record-keeping related to disenrollment's, deaths
and permanent placement;distributes relevant
notifications.Participates in the development, promotion and
implementation of caregiver support groups or programs; leads or
co-leads groups as necessary.Assists in managing referral telephone
calls as needed.Implements program policies and procedures as
directed.---Assists in the conversion of participants from
community based Medicaid to long-term care Medicaid when necessary.
Works collaboratively with the Operations Support Representative to
assure appropriate access to Medicaid benefits.------------Pursues
relevant professional development. Attends appropriate workshops
and in-service activities to maintain current professional
status.Consistently follows the Social Work Code of Ethics.Performs
all duties in accordance with Fallon Health and Summit ElderCare
policies and procedures.QualificationsEducation: Masters degree in
Social Work--------------- License: Valid and unrestricted license
to practice social work from the Board of Registration of Social
Work of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Valid Driver's License
and reliable vehicle required.--------- Certification: CPR and
Alzheimer's certification or willingness to be
certified.--------------- Experience: At least two years experience
in a Social Work capacity, preferably in a community setting, with
a minimum of one year experience working with a frail or elderly
population.--- Fallon Health provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. PM16PI181757502
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