What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (LSW) or Social Worker Designee - Full Time position at Eventide Senior Living Communities?
Job Details
Description
Eventide Senior Living in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Licensed Social Worker - LSW or Social Worker Designee to work full time, M-F.
The Social Worker provides leadership, assistance, and direction in meeting the needs of the residents, families, and staff relating to the social services provided at Eventide.
Ideal Candidate
Description
Eventide Senior Living in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Licensed Social Worker - LSW or Social Worker Designee to work full time, M-F.
The Social Worker provides leadership, assistance, and direction in meeting the needs of the residents, families, and staff relating to the social services provided at Eventide.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work by an accredited college or university preferred.
- Previous healthcare social work experience in long term care preferred.
- Current Licensed Social Worker license in ND preferred or ability to complete Social Worker Designee requirements.
- Must be in good standing in all states in which licensure is or was held.
- Assists with the process of resident admissions, transfers, and discharges. Completes all necessary documentation and screenings according to the federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
- Is knowledgeable about Eventide’s offerings and provides more detailed information on Eventide’s continuum of care to prospective clients and families.
- Provides information, counseling, referrals, orientation, and education for staff, residents, families, and the community and is available as a resource to other providers and interested parties.
- Acts as a facility resource to provide intervention with difficult resident and family issues, utilizing grievance and conflict resolution skills.
- Coordinates and facilitates resident care conferences including initial, quarterly, change of condition, special needs, and discharge conferences.
- Assures social services documentation is completed according to federal, state, local, and facility policies and procedures.
- Assists in the planning of resident care services as they apply to the psychosocial needs of the residents and families.
- In conjunction with resident care team, constantly assesses the appropriate placement of current residents on individual units.
- Participates in meetings to further enhance the social services program.
- Assumes other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
- Continually updates knowledge base and skills by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and interdepartmental staff meetings. Serves on committees as requested.
- Updates department policies and procedures as needed.
