Per Diem Social Worker (MSW)
Listed compensation
$58k-$62k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
- Per Diem Social Worker (MSW)
- Department: Social Work
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Location: Ypsilanti, Mi
- Reporting To: Heather Renfro
- Compensation: $58,000 - $62,000 / year
- Description
- Schedule: Per Diem Social Worker | Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Flexible hours
- Department: Social Work | Huron Valley PACE | Ypsilanti, MI
What You'll Do In This Role
The Social Worker plays a vital role in empowering older adults to live safely and independently in the community. As a key member of the Interdisciplinary Team, this position provides compassionate, participant-centered case management, counseling, advocacy, and resource coordination that enhances quality of life and supports each participant's unique goals. Working with a high level of autonomy and clinical expertise under the guidance of the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker builds meaningful relationships with participants and families while connecting them to the services and support they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team's initial assessments, care planning, consultation, and periodic re-assessments (minimally every 6 months) of participant's case. Assessments are to be completed prior to the scheduled team meeting. Communicates participant changes to team members.
Maintains current written case management records and documentation, including periodic reassessments of program participants.
Coordinates 24-hour care delivery. 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.
Collaborate with participants to complete Advance Directives/MI post and provide assistance in obtaining and verifying current guardianship documents.
- Complete weekly level of care and service determination audits and participates in QI processes.
- Provide training for PCO (PACE's EMR system).
- Obtain signature for Freedom of Choice and Annual Release documents.
- Facilitates enrollments, disenrollment, and Medicaid applications.
The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.
- Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- LMSW or LLMSW License in the State of Michigan.
- 2 years' experience in a health-related area with one year working with the frail and elderly population
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- CPR certification.
- Position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighting up to 35 pounds without assistance.
- Job Benefits
- Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
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Requirements
Candidates must hold an LMSW or LLMSW license in the State of Michigan and possess at least two years of health-related experience, including one year with the elderly. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and CPR certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Social Worker (MSW) at Brio Living Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,764 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Brio Living Services ranks #14 of 15 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 22% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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