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Come join our awesome team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Senior Community Care of Colorado. We are offering great Benefits and a wonderful working environment!

Special Note: This is a PRN role and will service both our PACE buildings in Montrose and Eckert (Delta County).

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Pay: $38-$40 per hour

Schedule: PRN

Employer/Employee Benefits (some require fulltime status):

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Saving Account (FSA) 403(b) - with discretionary contribution Paid Vacation/Sick Time Employee Referral Program Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees (some require fulltime status):

Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness program Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional) Short term disability Loan program Ministry ProgramThe 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 organizations' goal to provide high-quality, person-centered care to all participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in social work from an accredited school required. Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the state of Colorado. Must have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. A minimum of on years' experience working with frail or elderly population required. Preferred Skills:

Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Acts as and 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, which may include descriptions of cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics mental health and substance dependency and other issues and needs. Coordinates with the IDT to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant. Reassesses participants on a semi-annual and as-needed basis and coordinates with the IDT to update the plan of care for each participant. Responsible for the psychosocial wellbeing of participants in coordination with the IDT. Provides ongoing support and education to participants and family regarding a variety of issues, including but not limited to the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics and changing roles, PACE model and PACE health servic Identifies, provides and/or coordinates for the medically related social, psychological and spiritual needs of the participants. Implements social work interventions, case management, or psychosocial support. Support the IDT with acute and complex case management. Acts as facilitator for meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solves issues regarding the plan of care. Mediates discussions between all parties. Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO) is a PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. O r team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn't diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are key to our success.

SCCCO has centers in Montrose and Delta Counties, surrounded by the breathtaking Colorado scenery. With the plummeting depths of the Black Canyon National Park just to the east, the towering and majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, the expansive Uncompahgre Plateau to the west, and lake-bejeweled Grand Mesa to the north, and an expansive water sports park right in the middle of town, we are literally surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure. Montrose and Delta County also offer a large variety of shopping and dining options and a full schedule of cultural and community events.