Social Work Assistant

About the role

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Center’s Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Ensure the medically related emotional and social needs of residents are met and maintained on an individual basis. This position is for a second social worker to collaborate with the Social Services Director.

Responsibilities

• Assists with resident and family transition into the facility
• Completes a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths
• Identifies medical-related social needs of residents and provides appropriate services to meet individual needs
• Collects and compiles resident social information into personal file upon admission
• Maintains lists of facility and community resources available to residents that can provide assistance in Social Services and clinical care
• Plans, organizes, and implements Social Service programs in the facility
• Evaluates effectiveness of Social Service programs and collaborates with the Social Services team, Administration, and other facility staff to offer best practices to residents
• Assesses each resident for discharge and coordinates discharges in the facility
• Advocates for residents’ best interest and total care in Social Services and clinical care
• Conducts resident interviews and ensures relevant MDS sections (e.g., cognitive, mood, behavior, patient goal setting) and Care Area Assessments are completed in accordance with regulations
• Performs other related job duties as required

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field
• Long-term care experience