Social Services Worker

About the role

The Social Services Worker provides psychosocial support to residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychosocial intervention.
• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
• Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
• Attends and documents resident council meetings.
• Affords assistance to resident's families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
• Works with the patient, family, and other team members to plan discharge.
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: BSSW, MSSW preferred
• Licenses/Certification: Licensing as required by the state of employment
• Experience: One year of experience in a long-term care environment

Skills

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment
• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options
• Retail Savings with 401K
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses