Social Worker
Social Worker
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Job Description
$21.00 - $24.00/hour
RESPONSIBLE TO: Social Service Director
FUNCTION: The Social Worker is responsible for providing support advocacy and resources to residents and their families ensuring emotional social and psychological well-being. This role focuses on facilitating the admission process assisting with discharge planning coordinating services and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. The Social Worker acts as a liaison between residents families staff and external agencies to promote quality of life and resident-centered care.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Resident Support & Advocacy
- Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission and as needed.
- Develop individualized care plans that address emotional social and psychological needs.
- Provide counseling support and crisis intervention to residents and families.
- Advocate for residents rights and dignity in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Discharge Planning
- Coordinate and document discharge planning ensuring smooth transitions to home or other care settings.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop discharge goals and follow-up care plans.
Family & Community Relations
- Serve as primary contact for families regarding resident concerns progress and care planning.
- Organize and participate in care plan meetings.
- Build and maintain relationships with community resources agencies and organizations to support resident needs.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain accurate timely and confidential documentation in accordance with federal state and facility guidelines including completing MDS assessments.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with nursing therapy dietary and activities departments to support holistic resident care.
- Participate in staff training and education related to psychosocial care and resident rights.
Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by a supervisor Department Head and/or Administration.
PERSONNEL
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in social work or a bachelors degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology gerontology special education rehabilitation counseling and psychology; and
One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
Imagination and creative ability for sympathetic approach to illness. Spirit of cooperation and pleasant personality. Must be able problem-solve and work with a team.
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires the individual to be at the facility. Remote work is limited.
Well lighted well-ventilated office.
Sit stand and walk during working day.
Employment Type
Full-Time
