We’re looking for one upbeat, organized, caring & compassionate individual to join our team!
The Social Worker provides services to respond to the emotional needs of Residents and their families. This employee also assists with Resident admissions and the referral process.
Position Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
- One year supervised social work experience working directly with individuals in a long-term or sub-acute care rehabilitation
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current Social Work license in the state.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of social work practice in job situations
- Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of social work in long term care
- Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
- Meets state and federal criminal background check requirements
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.
- As part of the admission process, meet with the Resident and family to review policies on advanced directives, Resident rights and discrimination
- Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of Resident problems/needs
- Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by Resident/family needs
- Assist Resident, as needed, with financial planning
- Keeps the Resident’s family informed of Resident problems, personal needs, transfers and changes of level assignment
- Maintain a current list of community resources to facilitate referrals
- Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of social work practice in job situations. Able to establish criteria to assure that services provided meet established standards of quality
- Demonstrate satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, community and interdisciplinary staff
- Demonstrate assessment skills sufficient to evaluate residents’ behavior, to collect data to evaluate psycho-social needs, risk factors for psycho-social deterioration and residents’ responses to interventions. Able to interpret and explain resident behavior to staff in way that fosters understanding, facilitates treatment and respect for resident rights and minimizes use of chemical and physical restraints
- Able to implement social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and physical environment to enhance quality of life
- Able to express self adequately in written and/or oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, staff members
- Carries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy
- Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
- Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property
- Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instructions in case of emergency
- Sufficient mobility, and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of emergency
- Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies and procedures
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects within allotted time
- Ensures that the quality and appropriateness of Resident care meets or exceeds company and industry standards and ensures that all services are in compliance with state and federal legal, regulatory, accreditation and reimbursement guidelines
- Maintain effective relationships and open communication with Residents, families, staff
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities
- Participates in quality improvement activities, which reduce cost and increase efficiency through improved systems and processes
- Promotes and protects resident’s rights; treats residents with dignity and respect; protects resident’s personal belongings; reports suspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards; supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation
- Performs other duties as assigned
