Social Worker/Care Manager, Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Posted by on November 29, 2010

Social Worker/Care Manager –Senior Services, Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Last day to apply: November 30, 2010

Description:
Our Senior Services team is looking for an experienced social worker to provide in-home care management and supportive counseling to older adults in Greater Philadelphia so that they can continue to live safely in their own homes. Responsibilities include:
• In-home psychosocial assessment with the older adult client, involving family caregiver as appropriate
• Working collaboratively with the client and caregiver to develop a realistic long term care plan which links the client to benefits and services
• Assisting the client and caregiver with implementation of the care plan
• Monitoring the client’s situation via phone calls and home visits
• Documenting client activity on JFCS client data base system

The qualified candidate will have:
• MSW or equivalent degree and experience, LCSW license preferred
• At least three to five years experience working with older adults, preferably in the community
• Ability to demonstrate strong working knowledge of community resources and benefits relevant to older adults and their family caregivers
• Ability to use Microsoft Office 2007 including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, adjusting message to fit listener to ensure understanding
• Availability of car, current driver’s licenses and auto insurance, and willing to drive throughout Greater Philadelphia

How to Apply:
Please send resume to HR@jfcsphilly.org

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