Social Worker I

Job Details: Requisition #: 679854

Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center,

Category: Social Work/Mental Health

Schedule: Day Shift

Employment Type: Limited

Shift: 20 hours per week with an 8 am start time Key Responsibilities Assessment and Care Planning Assess participants' social, emotional, cognitive, and environmental needs. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and update individualized care plans. Share insight into the social, cultural, and family factors that may affect a participant's care. Case Management and Care Coordination Coordinate admissions, discharges, respite care, and referrals to housing or other care settings. Support continuity of care across participants' homes, PACE centers, hospitals, and community settings. Maintain timely, accurate documentation of services, home visits, care transitions, and significant events. Counseling and Psychosocial Support Provide individual and family counseling, education, and emotional support. Help participants and caregivers navigate behavioral health needs, dementia-related concerns, and behavioral challenges. Offer guidance related to caregiving plans and legal or other support needs. Resource Navigation and Advocacy Help participants access federal, state, and community programs, including financial assistance, food benefits, and in-home services. Support applications and renewals for Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and other benefits. Advocate for participants and connect them with appropriate community resources. Home and Community-Based Support Conduct home visits to assess needs, promote independence, and support housing stability. Guide caregivers and collaborate with housing providers and community partners.

About the Role: PACE social workers are essential to delivering coordinated, person-centered care. By bringing psychosocial expertise to the care team, you'll help older adults maintain independence, strengthen support systems, and access the services they need to thrive Salary Range: Minimum 32.40/hour - Maximum 53.48/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority. The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply