SOCIAL WORKER (74617)

We are seeking a motivated Social Worker with excellent leadership and communication skills. As a successful candidate, you will perform the essential responsibilities as well as meet the qualifications listed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of this facility.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview resident/families to obtain family history.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting each to the Director as required.
• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
• Assist in arranging transportation to the 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.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.
• Interpret social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members.
• Review department complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action (s) taken. Follow facility's established procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

Experience:

• Skilled Nursing Facility Experience: (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Social Work License (LMSW)

Work Location: In person