X - As-Needed / Temp - Social Worker (PACE)

Position Information:

• Department: PACEC - Social Work
• Salary Grade: 309 - $68,015 - $108,824 ($32.70 - $52.3192)
• Work Arrangement: Full Office 
• Work Schedule: {sOther19}
• Expected Assignment Duration: Up to six (6) months

Submission Information:

• The deadline to be guaranteed full review of your submission is due by September 24, 2026 by 9:00 p.m. PST.  This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days, but may be extended if a lack of qualified applicants are received or if we are hiring multiple positions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

70% - Care Management

• Participates in a mission driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team’s (IDT) initial, six (6) month and annual assessments, as well as care planning of the participant's case in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
• Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical record in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
• Communicates effectively and openly with other IDT members on participant status and needs.
• Assesses patients for high-risk situations such as suicidal/homicidal ideation and abuse. Reports appropriately in accordance with legal and ethical standards of practice and engages in safety planning with participants and/or family.
• Develops and leads group counseling and participant support group activities.
• Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, serves as a liaison with such organizations and as an advocate for participants.
• Assists in the completion of advance directives, mortuary arrangements, funeral planning and/or facility placement.
• Aids patients/representatives in ascertaining third-party and financial resources and planning for financial coverage for services as necessary.
• Addresses any psychosocial needs that may require social work support and intervention (e.g., anxiety, depression and other behaviors), both at the center and at home.
• Works with PACE participants and the IDT to develop an appropriate discharge plan for disenrolling from PACE services.
• May be required to perform home visits to private homes of CalOptima Health’s PACE participants; frequent travel in Orange County.
• Support PACE participants with care coordination needs, such as transportation, family communication, scheduling visits to the center, supporting with warm handoff process to our community partners.
• Represents and supports the participant’s care management needs by being an advocate for their care, supporting clinical needs such as supportive counseling, developing care plans to manage all psychosocial needs (i.e., establishing support systems, coping mechanisms, assessing depression, anxiety, cognition) and developing interventions. 

25% - Support Services

• Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
• Consults with and advises staff members regarding the relationship of social, emotional and cultural factors to health and medical care and the availability of social services in the community.
• Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings and case conferences.
• Helps support the new enrollee process of enrollment into the PACE program (e.g., communicates to IDT and ensures all service gaps are covered prior to enrollment).
• Participates in program improvement for the Social Work department.
• Works with the Quality Improvement (QI) department to support grievances, appeals and advocacy consistent with participant’s rights. 

5% - Other

• Completes other projects and duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university PLUS 2 years of experience in a health-related field required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
• 1 year of experience working with the elderly population with relevant experience within the last 3 years required.
• CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of the date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle or other approved means of transportation, an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance will be required for work away from the primary office 30% of the time or more.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of case management experience with the elderly population.
• Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).

Required Licensure / Certifications:

• N/A

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.  
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Work Environment:

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

• Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the Community:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. 
• Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics. 

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