San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone.
This is a full-time position in our PACE Social Work department. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Social Work Manager, plans, organizes, and implements social work services to St. Paul’s PACE participants and families. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: individual participant contact; appropriate collateral contact; participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; provision of resources; addressing mental health needs as they arise; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and dis enrollment procedures. The Social Worker is the liaison between the interdisciplinary team, caregiver representatives, and community agencies.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited University in Social Work.
Experience:
- A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting preferable.
- Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience with frail/chronically ill elderly people. Ability to provide psycho social assessment and individual, family, and group counseling.
- Effective verbal/written communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Good public speaking skills with all size groups. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and written.
- Current California Drivers License, proof of auto insurance and consistent and reliable usage of a motor vehicle.
- Bilingual preferred.
St. Paul’s Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, life
- Same day pay available!
- Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
- Paid Sick Time
- Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- 403(b) with match
- Child care available
- Employee referral bonuses
- Upward mobility!
You Make Us Who We Are!
At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!
St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.
St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer