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Master's Level Social Worker -… at Habitat Health · 855 Howe…
Job Description
Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more good days in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, and in‑home assistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants’ homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, our mission‑driven care teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.
Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit www.habitathealth.com.
Role Scope:
We are looking for a dynamic, service-oriented Master’s Level Social Worker to support elderly persons in their journey. Under the supervision of our Social Services Manager, the MSW is a critical member of the IDT to ensure compliance with assessments and care plans.
Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role
- Contribute to a center experience that Participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong.
- Continue to raise the bar. Constructively seek and share feedback and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.
- Exhibit and honor Habitat’s values.
- Collaborate as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to optimize health status and quality of life of the participants as part of the care plan.
- Conduct social work assessments to determine psychosocial needs, preferences and goals of the participants
- Deliver and document social work interventions as agreed upon in the participants’ care plan including but not limited to arranging necessary resources and services, assisting with care transitions, providing individual as well as group counseling and case management.
- Collaborate with primary care providers and other members of the care team to guide smooth care transitions between settings (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.)
- Initiate, coordinate and facilitate care conference meetings to ensure the highest level of care coordination among other care team members, participants, and other people within the participants’ support network (family, informal caregivers, etc.)
- Provide discharge planning when participants disenroll from the program
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
- A minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly.
- Previous experience coordinating and facilitating care conference meetings.
- Proof of medical clearance for communicable diseases, including a TB test.
- Proof of all immunizations are up to date.
- Proof of current CPR/BLS certification required or requirement to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Proof of valid CA driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by State law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred.
- Previous experience assisting patients/participants with behavioral health and substance abuse issues.
- Experience working with PACE/ADHC/CBAS programs
- A state issued driver’s license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.
Location:
- Sacramento, CA (Onsite)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is$74,000 - $84,000. This position may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, as applicable.
The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.
In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.
How Habitat Health supports you:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with competitive coverage for employees and dependents
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account
- 12 weeks of fully paid Parental Leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
- 401k with match
- CME and License Reimbursements for clinical team members
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- 10 company holidays
- Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health programs, legal and financial support, and much more!
At-Will Employment
Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment.
Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.
Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19
To help maintain a safe environment for our participants and team members, Habitat Health maintains vaccination and infection control policies applicable to certain roles and work locations. For COVID-19 and influenza, team members who are working in a participant care setting are required to provide either proof of vaccination or a signed declination form and comply with applicable masking requirements while in a care setting to the extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.
Habitat Health will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on an applicant's disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance in accordance with applicable law.
As a condition of employment, team members are expected to comply with all applicable infection control protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and vaccination requirements associated with their role and work location, and to the extent required by law and as permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. Employment decisions at Habitat Health are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with applicable law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with religious beliefs, practices, or observances that require accommodation.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform the essential functions of a position, or receive other employment benefits and privileges, please contact us at careers@habitathealth.com.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if their experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed.
E-Verify Participation Notice
Habitat Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.
If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work, Habitat Health will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken, including termination of employment.
E-Verify is used only after an applicant has accepted an offer of employment and completed the Form I-9 and to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Habitat Health complies with all federal and state employment eligibility verification requirements.
Beware of Scams and Fraud
Habitat Health is committed to protecting job seekers from recruitment scams. Please ensure that you submit applications only through Habitat Health's official careers website or authorized job boards.
Official communications from Habitat Health recruiters and team members will come from email addresses ending in @habitathealth.com. Habitat Health will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment, or provide sensitive financial information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
If you receive suspicious communications claiming to represent Habitat Health, we encourage you to exercise caution and independently verify the communication before responding.
If you believe you have been the victim of a recruitment scam or fraudulent job posting, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through its fraud reporting website at reportfraud.ftc.gov.