Community LIFE·Homestead, Pennsylvania
Maintain a caseload of participants over age 55, providing psycho-social assessments and interventions to support community living. Act as the primary contact for utilization case management regarding acute inpatient admissions and transfers.
Our Social Workers maintain a caseload of Community LIFE participants (adults over age 55) and provide them and their families with psycho‑social assessments and interventions related to the maintenance of the participants in the community. As the primary contact, the Social Worker performs utilization case management for all acute inpatient admissions and transfers.
Location: Homestead, PA
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
One year experience working with the frail or elderly population. Geriatric social work experience preferred in a hospital, long term care or community setting.
Required Certifications/Licensing: Valid PA Driver’s license
Community LIFE is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.
Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and at least one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations. A valid Pennsylvania driver's license is mandatory.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
