What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions/Social Services Director position at Liberty Community Living Center?
Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team at Liberty Community Living Center. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by providing emotional support, connecting them with essential services, and advocating for their well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' psychosocial needs and create individualized care plans.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and their families.
- Assist residents in accessing community resources and services, including financial assistance, healthcare, and legal support.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including nurses, physicians, and therapists, to ensure holistic care for residents.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and activities to promote socialization and emotional well-being.
- Maintain accurate and confidential resident records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress.
- Advocate for residents' rights and ensure they receive the highest quality of care.
- Participate in care planning meetings and provide input on residents' psychosocial needs.
- Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in social work.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
- State licensure as a Social Worker, LSW, LMSW.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or nursing home setting is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude towards residents and their families.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of community resources and support services.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality guidelines.
Requirements
• Work with Administrator, consultants, facility staff and family members in meeting identified medically-related social needs.
• Investigate case situations and present information to Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist and other members of health team, on patient’s family and social background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment (Care Planning).
• Interpret psychiatric treatment to patient’s family and help to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment.
• Serve as link between patient, psychiatric agency, and community.
• Make arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items (dental care, eye care, hearing services, mobility services).
• Making referrals and obtaining services from outside entities (talking books, absentee ballots, wheelchair transportation, and other community resources).
• Maintain facility waiting list.
• Help patients to respond constructively to treatment and assist in adjustment leading to and following discharge.
• Administer Advance Directive program.
• Participate in Quality Assurance team meetings
