PACE Social Worker

Hosparus Health starts with a compassionate team, committed to our mission of creating more moments for our patients facing advanced illness or end of life care. Our premier model of care supports patients and their families with a holistic, team-based approach, wherever the patient chooses to call home. Hosparus Health empowers its people to provide the care our patients want to receive, with a level of service we describe as “above and beyond.” Don’t just find a job. Join our team and help us create more moments for our patients and enrich our communities with compassionate care.

Monday - Friday 

8:30am - 5:00pm

PACE Social Worker Position Summary:

The PACE Social Worker provides social work services to participants and families/caregivers as assigned including screening and assessments, case management, emotional support, counseling, support related to legal affairs, assistance in planning for care giving and financial services.  Provides other social services support and guidance as needed.  The social worker plans, implements and documents individualized social services plans of care in accordance with the interdisciplinary team, policies and expectations of the PACE program according to regulatory standards.

PACE Social Worker Position Qualifications:

• Licensed in state of Kentucky as Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire. Two years social work experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Must have flexibility to travel to participant homes and other locations within service area.
• Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical record.
• Able to work independently and as an effective member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to multitask and maintain numerous initiatives with time sensitivity.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of healthcare, healthcare systems, managed care, Medicare and Medicaid benefits and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.

Hosparus 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.