Position Details

Casual/Per Diem

Position Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for providing social services to resident and their families on the Long Term Care unit including: the ability to achieve their highest level of function; participate in the development of residents' comprehensive care plans; develop policies and procedures to provide psychosocial services to residents in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and to promote person-centered care for optimal quality of care.

Essential Job Requirements

Education: Associates in Human Services or Related Field

Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age. Ability to read, write and speak the English language

Experience: One (1) year providing Human Services preferred

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

- Maintain adequate records and documentation for the Nursing Facility in compliance with state and federal regulations

- Involved in Admission process & discharge planning process

-Understanding of MDS , Careplanning and discharge planning preferred (preferred would be ideal but thy will be assisting on Cameo with DC planning)

- Prepare and participate in weekly resident care planning conferences.

- Prepare and participates and engaged in facility Quality Improvement meetings, including but not limited to Careplan Conference, Resident Council, IDT meetings, and knowledge of community resources.

-Assists with Advanced Directives

- Counsels resident and families in regard to resident advocacy related issues

-Issue ABN and NOMNCs when necessary and timely to resident and/or representative and return back to the insurance company once complete. Provide copy to HIM and Finance. Follow up with appeals process as needed

-Provide professional work ethics with peers, families, residents, while managing multiple tasks in a calm, patient and supportive manner.

-Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times

-Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service provider

- All other duties as assigned

Competencies & Education

-Performs competencies to keep skills up to date & current

-Completes all Healthcare Academy courses and on-going education as required

-Attends in-services as required

Pay: $24.00 - $25.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person