What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services - Social Worker position at The Palace?
Luxury Senior Living Communities
In Kendall, Coral Gables & Homestead
Is looking for
Social Worker
for its
Palace Nursing Home & Rehab Center
11215 SW 84th Street Miami, FL 33173
Joint Commission Accredited, 2015
The #1 Priority of this position is…
To develop and implement Social Services within the facility by identifying and providing for the medically related social and emotional needs of the residents.
Assist family members with their needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain appropriate Social Services records, including but not limited to a Social History, psychosocial assessment, discharge plan, progress notes & an appropriate Plan of Care.
Provide counseling services to assist residents with problems of emergency or crisis nature.
Establish and maintain a good family support network for each resident following admission.
Provide needed assistance to meet the resident’s physical, social and emotional needs through consultation with the resident, family, other facility staff and/or significant others.
Qualifications
Licensed Social Worker - preferred
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related human services field of study (i.e. Psychology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or Gerontology).
A minimum of 1 year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
Experience in long-term care, geriatric or special population programs.
Experience in group counseling/Dynamics.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English. Spanish preferred.
Basic math skills required.
The Ideal Candidate
Polite, responsible, caring, punctual, resourceful, very accurate and detail-oriented.
Flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays & in emergencies.
Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
Exhibit an enthusiastic and friendly personality that has aptitude for working with a variety of people.
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