Social Worker

Description

Job Summary:

The Social Worker is responsible for in-house case work to include the resident, the family, and community resources, utilizing the psycho-social dimensions.

Job Standards:

• Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct

• Follow/adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) core values and code of ethics

• Knowledge of community resources

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and their families, other members of the staff, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public

• Ability to plan and organize work and prepare adequate records and reports

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels and particularly with the aged

• Ability to exercise sound judgment

• Ability to assess unique social and emotional needs of the Village residents

• Ability to deal with the public

• Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights

• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department

• Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others

• Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength

• Must be free of communicable diseases

• Must exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways

• Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

• Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work

• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned

• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide in-house casework to residents and their families as social and emotional problems or needs arise

• Complete referrals for various services such as hospice, dental care, behavioral health needs etc

• Help residents and families to understand, accept, and aid in following recommendations planned to restore residents to optimum social, emotional, and physical adjustment within their capacity

• Assess residents' social needs, participate as a team member in devising resident's plan of care, and lead care planning meetings on behalf of residents with staff from this facility and/or other community agencies

• Prepare Social Service Initial Evaluations, keep Social Service Progress Notes, and Discharge Plan on each in-house resident, including the nature of social needs and how they are being met

• Required to complete sections C, D, E, Q and V in MDS 3.0. Required to complete MDS interview for MDS 3.0 as scheduled by RNAC. Complete care plans for each resident.

• Participate in planning facilities programs, policies and procedures; observe current policies and informs administration of gaps in programs

• Involved in admission procedures and orientation of residents and their families

• Provide information and referral service to the resident as a part of discharge casework

• Participate in determining appropriate level of care for residents

• Advocate for patients' rights

• Keep up to date with legislation, trends, ideas, resources, and facilities related to field

• Lead a Support Group, as needed, for the community and families of residents

• Impart knowledge regarding long-term care, the aging process, and the complications of aging to various community groups and staff, including Nursing Assistants

• Work in collaboration with Clinical Managers, Activities, and the Pastoral Ministries staff

• Follow emergency procedures and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and staff

• Follow proper procedures and promotes safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment

• Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other employees

• Willingness to work under direction and supervision

• Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways

• Listen to and assist residents/families in the completion of grievance/concern forms

  • In conjunction with the Social Services Manager, facilitate resolutions of grievances/concerns related to lost/missing items

  • Review form for completion of information

  • Notify appropriate departments to ensure family/residents are contacted

  • Review grievance/concern form with Nursing Home Administrator

  • Log grievance/concern form 

  • Sign/date form and forward to next person after appropriate follow-up

• Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the Social Services Manager

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Sincere desire to work with individuals who may be frail and aged

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; and

• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.

Salary : $24 - $27