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Social Worker MSW
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$59,583 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Social WorkerMSW PACE
Job Summary Responsible for the direct social work case management services to the participants of theMJHS PACE
Program. Provides such social services support as participant screening, case Management, counseling, and referral. Essential Job Functions- Participates in the interdisciplinary Team's initial assessments, care planning and ongoing re-evaluations of participant's case.
- Maintains current written case management records, including periodic reassessments of program participants.
- Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants
- Encourages effective relationships among staff geared to the building and maintenance of a cohesive team
- Consults with and advises staff members as to the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and as to the availability of social services in the community.
- Participates in Program and Policy development of the Social Work component of Florida PACE Centers.
- Attends meetings as needed
Job Requirements Education:
- Master's degree in clinical social work required
Experience:
- One year of related experience
Licenses/Certifications:
- N/A Abilities required
- Excellent assessment and counseling skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced social work position
- Must be computer literate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of geriatrics/gerontology preferred
- Ability to work closely and well with other disciplines
- Thorough knowledge of psychosocial dynamics of individual & family
- Bilingual in English and Spanish Functional Demands Environment /Work Conditions
- Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation Infectious Material Exposure
- No routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues but may occasionally require performing unplanned activities which may involve exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues Organizational Expectations
- Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
- Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
- Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
- Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
- Able to speak, read and write English
- Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
- Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
- Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
- Maintains a safe working environment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.