Social Worker

Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Social Worker

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing  the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Social Services and / or Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met / maintained on an individual basis.

Social Worker

Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors Degree from an approved school of Social Work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.

Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing social services.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Social worker Benefits (

Social Worker) Pay Rate

Job Summary

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of this facility.

Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.

Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Director or Administrator.

Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.

Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.

Interview resident / families to obtain social history.

Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director as required.

Involve the resident / family in planning social service programs when possible.

Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

Refer resident / families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.

Provide information to resident / families as to medicare / medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.

Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.

Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

Make written and oral reports / recommendations to the Director concerning the operation of the social service department.

Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required.

Evaluate social and family information and assist in determining plans for social treatment.

Interpret social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident / family to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members.

Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.

Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs.

Assist the CQI Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.

Ensure that all charted progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.

Involve the resident / family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.

Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning social service programs and activities.

Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Director or Administrator