Social Worker - Altoona

seniorlifepa· Social Work
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📍 Altoona, PA, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

Full Time

Daylight

Monday - Friday 

 

Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need.  Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program.  Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services.

Responsibilities

The Social Worker will be a key participant in member interdisciplinary teams, weighing in on a host of medical, physical, social, and emotional assessments and Plans of Care. Additionally, this professional will oversee a number of core programming and therapeutic responsibilities, including:

 

  • Overseeing direct social work case management services for caseloads of up to 50-60 LIFE Center members
  • Providing social service support including screenings, counseling and external referrals, as needed
  • Reevaluating and updating Plans of Care based on change in members’ status, emergent conditions and other relevant circumstances, then communicating changes to all relevant stakeholders (i.e. interdisciplinary teams, families, caregivers)
  • Completing ongoing periodic assessments to ensure a thorough evolution of member care, in keeping with changing needs and requests
  • Documenting all visits, including deviations from approved care plans and prescribed intervention techniques
  • Documenting member medical records and maintaining electronic case management assessments for immediate and future use
  • Identifying development areas, including individual member enhancements and overarching LIFE Center opportunities for growth and expansion, then developing and implementing these improvements
  • Counseling families in both individual and group settings, and leading relevant activities to educate these care participants
  • Visiting in-home members, assessing needs and developing/implementing comprehensive speech/language care plans accordingly
  • General administrative duties, including completing and submitting 1768 documents to required agencies

Qualifications

All candidates must have a BSW or Psychology Degree from an accredited university.

 

 

EOE

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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The salary for this Social Worker - Altoona role at seniorlifepa is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Social Worker - Altoona position at seniorlifepa located?
This Social Worker - Altoona role at seniorlifepa is based in Altoona, PA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Social Worker - Altoona role at seniorlifepa full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Social Worker - Altoona role in the Social Work department at seniorlifepa.
Which team or department does the Social Worker - Altoona at seniorlifepa belong to?
This Social Worker - Altoona position is part of the Social Work department at seniorlifepa. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Social Worker - Altoona position at seniorlifepa?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to seniorlifepa's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Social Worker - Altoona job at seniorlifepa posted?
This Social Worker - Altoona position at seniorlifepa was posted on Jun 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Social Worker - Altoona
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