As a Social Worker, you will provide support and care to the residents based on their individual emotional and psychosocial needs. You will participate in developing programs and services for the residents to meet and sustain their individual needs.
Social Worker Responsibilities
Assists with resident and family transition into the facility
Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths
Identifies medical related social needs of residents, and provides appropriate services to meet the individual
Collects and compiles resident social information into personal file upon admission
Maintains lists of facility and community resources available to the residents that can provide assistance in Social Services and clinical care
Plans, organizes and implements Social Service programs in the facility
Evaluates effectiveness of Social Service programs in the facility and collaborates the Social Services team, Administration and other facility staff to offer best practices to the residents
Assesses each resident for discharge and coordinates discharges in the facility
Advocates for resident’s best interest and total care in Social Services and clinical care
Conducts resident interviews and ensures that relevant MDS sections (i.e. cognitive, mood, behavior, patient goal setting) and Care Area Assessments are completed in accordance with regulation
Performs other related job duties as required
Social Worker Qualifications
Master's or Bachelor’s Degree
Long Term Care experience
Social Worker rate - $28-33/hr
Competitive Benefits including medical, dental, vacation, PTO, 401K
Equal Opportunity Employer
