PACE Geriatric Services Supervisor; Valley PACE - Merced

Introduction

At Golden Valley Health Centers, we proudly serve communities all throughout California’s Central Valley, serving with dignity, respect, and compassion. We are always seeking dedicated, service-oriented individuals to join our dynamic healthcare team.

Under the direct supervision of the PACE Clinical Manager, the Geriatric Services Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, supervising and evaluating the implementation of psychosocial support services to participants of the Central Valley PACE program including participant screening, assessment, planning, coordination of patient services and care, counseling and referral services carried out by the Geriatric Services Support (GSS) team, and clinical supervision and training of the GSS team.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, working 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Location: Central Valley PACE - Merced

Compensation:$ - $ Salary

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with an employer match, Roth 403(b) option, plus a 401(a) retirement benefit after one year of service.
• Flexible Savings Account
• Work/life balance: 13 days of vacation, 11 days honored as Paid Holiday Off – 2 are half days (New Years Day and Christmas Eve Day).

• Provide on-site leadership and clinical support to the GSS team including general oversight of psychosocial services delivered to PACE participants and family members.
• Develop and implement psychosocial service standards and procedures for the GSS team.
• In partnership with PACE Center Manager, interviewing and training employees, planning assigning and directing work, appraising performance, recognizing and rewarding employees, supportive coaching, addressing concerns and resolving problems.
• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments, participates in care planning and acts as a liaison between the participant and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains accurate and current documentation in electronic medical record including written case management records, and periodic reassessments of program participants.
• Provides the appropriate interventions and referrals to address the mental, emotional, social and physical health needs of participants and caregivers.
• Facilitates communication among service providers, family, participants, and caregivers.
• Coordinates 24-hour care delivery through collaboration with IDT members.
• Provides individual and family counseling, develops and leads group counseling and activities.
• Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants.
• Facilitates, mediates, and documents participant care conferences, family meetings and facility partnership meetings.
• Collaborates with local hospitals, SNF and LTC facilities for discharge planning and placement for appropriate participants in coordination with provider recommendations.
• Monitors and evaluates significant changes in participant physical, cognitive and emotional status and communicate changes to IDT team.
• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures applicable to state and federal laws.
• Model organizational culture to GSS department to ensure morale, teamwork, and that the positive employment culture of the organization is maintained.
• Participates in leadership and other committees and meetings as requested by center manager.
• Encourages effective relationships among staff geared to team building and maintenance of a cohesive team.
• Consults with and advises staff members as to the relationship of social, emotional and cultural factors to health and medical care, and as…