Social Worker (MSW) - Immanuel Pathways Southwest Iowa
Plans, organizes and implements social services to Immanuel Pathways participants and families. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling to participant, caregiver or other appropriate representatives. Social work interventions could include individual participant contacts; appropriate collateral contacts; participant and family education; assessment and counseling; provision of resources; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and disenrollment procedures. The Social Worker is the liaison between the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), caregiver representatives, and community agencies. Supports and lives out Immanuel’s Mission and CHRIST Promises.
Education-
- Masters Degree from an accredited school of social work required.
Experience-
- Two (2) years of experience working on a multidisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferred.
- One (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population required, or completion of job specific training related to working with the elderly population must be completed within the first six months of hire.
- One (1) year of leadership or management experience, preferably in a geriatric care setting required.