- Assess and document psycho-social needs and pertinent social data about personal and family problems related to resident illness and care, and actions taken to meet resident needs.
- Attend resident care planning meetings and accurately complete social service documentation, including MDS and care plans in a timely manner, in accordance with community policies and procedures, state and federal laws.
- Assist in the inquiry process, move-in coordination, and paperwork completion processes. Conduct tours as needed and follow welcome procedures for all new move-ins.
- Visit all new residents upon move-ins to introduce self, community, and review move-in packet, verify insurance coverage and inform of any extra costs for non-covered services.
- Provide a high level of resident engagement.
- Complete all required documentation pertaining to advance care planning to include assisting with completion of Advanced Directives per regulatory standards and compliance.
- Coordinate with residents, families, team members, and other outside agencies/providers for in-house services as needed and move-out planning activities.
- Act as a resident advocate asserting and safeguarding the human and civil rights of the residents and their families while fostering human dignity and personal worth.
- Provide training and support to departments and team members regarding resident rights.
- Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and one year experience in a health care setting, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field and three years’ experience in a health care setting
- Licensed Social Worker required by community and/or state regulations.
Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and servers over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.Equal Opportunity EmployerCompensation is based on experience and qualifications.Pay is commensurate with experience.Starting pay will be determined by skills, experience, and internal equity.Pay determined by level of experience and position-related competencies.If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Social Work
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Avoidant Personality Disorder
Therapeutic Approach
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ECT
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Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
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