Social Work Community Liaison (Part-Time)

SOCIAL WORK COMMUNITY LIAISON

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Home Care and Community Living, the Social Work Community Liaison will educate and provide resources for MHT Housing participants. The Social Work Community Liaison will work 20 hours per week and oversee 10 MHT Communities. This individual is responsible for the establishment of a collaborative working relationship between PACE Southeast Michigan and MHT Housing. This individual is responsible for a proactive approach and positive relations, with each building.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

1. The Social Work Community Liaison will visit each site (10) once a week for two-hour visits and will provide the following services:

• Housing assistance recommendations.

• Assessments for additional care needs and In-home care needs.

• Education/employment Services.

• Senior information and Assistance Program Information.

• Connection to local Area Agency on Aging.

• Referral to legal assistance.

• Money management.

• Group counseling.

• Visits

• Document all facility concerns to supervisor.

• Resources for Translation/Interpreter.

• Education on the PACE model.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Social Work Degree for 3 years.

• Good relationship building and customer service skills.

• Have working knowledge of community resources.

• Must be willing to travel between contracted MHT Housing facilities with reliable transportation.

• Possess excellent organizational skills and prioritization skills.

• Creative, detailed-oriented and organized.

• Ability to work with diverse populations/groups/teams.

• Willingness to work flexible hours.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Be self-motivated and approach problem solving proactively.

• Demonstrate loyalty and high standards of integrity.

• Apply an exemplary work ethic directed at continuous learning and improvement.