PACE Social Worker II

Position Summary

Position Qualifications

• Is a graduate of a master’s program in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education; and is licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• A minimum of two years’ social service experience working in a case management capacity.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly.
• Strong demonstrated capabilities in networking with community resources, and strong knowledge of such resources.
• Strong communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills.
• Strength in attention to detail and organization.
• Must be able to interact successfully with participants, families, and other agencies to present a positive and professional image.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of the interpersonal dynamics operative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload.
• Ability to work unsupervised exercising a high degree of discretion & independent judgment.
• Ability to physically access any home, hospital, nursing home, and ALF (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc.).
• Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
• It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.