What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Southtowns Care Center?
Southtowns Care Center -
We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth
Southtowns Care Center, a premier skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York is seeking a full time Social Worker to work our facility. (Experienced or BSW / MSW preferred). The ideal candidate will be a professional, compassionate and outgoing individual with experience in a skilled nursing / long-term care setting. The Social Worker will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and complete all social service requirements in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards (as well as established facility policies and procedures), to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual client basis .
Requirements :
- Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in directing the overall operation of the facility's delivery of services.
- Long term care / sub-acute experience required
- Performs resident evaluations as required by state regulations.
- Support state regulations for admission and retention of residents.
- Assists residents and families with the transition process.
- Orients residents and families to the facility.
- Assists and interacts with residents and families to access services.
- Knowledge of discharges planning and assistance that address the identified needs of adult populations.
- Participates in development and implementation of each resident's individual care plan.
- Communicates with other members of the management team to ensure coordination of services to residents.
- Documents case management notes in residents' files as necessary.
- May perform other duties as assigned .
- Knowledge of MDS and discharge planning are essential.
Qualifications :
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
About Us :
We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York. We operate our facility in a manner to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents.
