Social Worker

About the role

This position is accountable for identifying the social, psychological, spiritual and emotional strengths and needs of residents and the provision of services to meet such needs for all residents on assigned units, thus alleviating the trauma associated with nursing home placement. This position has the responsibility for assuring compliance with the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the Patient’s Self-Determination Act as well as meeting the requirements of the State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures on a continuing basis.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psycho-social strengths and needs of residents on the unit to which the social worker is assigned.
• Develop and maintain a social history, which becomes a part of the resident’s permanent medical record.
• Provide intensive and/or continuing counseling services to residents and families on assigned nursing unit during the adjustment period of placement and thereafter as needed.
• Assist in orientation of families to the facility.
• Attend and facilitate family conferences, discharge conferences and patient care conferences.
• Maintain an awareness of community resources. Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies.
• Congnorate discharge planning, transfers and room changes of residents for whom it is appropriate.
• Serve as an advocate for residents, including those instances in which appointment of a legal conservator, guardian, durable power of attorney or trustee is appropriate.
• Complete required documentation, including MDS and quarterly summaries.
• Serve as a member of the admissions committee.
• Participate in other committees and attend meetings, which have a direct impact on quality care for residents.
• Assist as needed in marketing the facility to prospective residents, their families and the community at large.
• Maintain communication and positive working relationships with referral sources.
• Demonstrate an attitude of customer service in all situations.
• Develop and facilitate education/support groups as requested.
• Complete necessary social service paperwork on admission and/or as needed, i.e. PSDA. Residents Bill of Rights, facility policies and electronic submission of MDS data, etc.
• Provide in-service education on PSDA requirements advance directives, resident’s rights, etc.

Requirements

Graduate with a BA or BSW degree in the fields of Social Work, Psychology or Sociology. Licensed by State Board of Social Work. Genuine interest and concern fore senior adults and who supports the overall mission of Covenant Retirement Communities. Ability to communicate (written and verbally) in English with residents, families and staff. A warm, outgoing personality who is able to establish and maintain effective relationships, is sensitive to people and their needs, is non-judgmental and able to accept people of all races, cultures, creeds and ethnic groups. Ability to promote the continued growth and development of each person to their full potential. Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Must be able to work within standard policies and procedures. Understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident’s medical, financial and personal information.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology or Sociology. They must be licensed by the State Board of Social Work. They should have genuine interest and concern for senior adults and support the overall mission of Covenant Retirement Communities. They must be able to communicate (written and verbally) in English with residents, families and staff. They should have a warm, outgoing personality, be sensitive to people and their needs, be non-judgmental and able to accept people of all races, cultures, creeds and ethnic groups. They must be able to promote the continued growth and development of each person to their full potential. They must be able to organize work and follow through on assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. They must be able to work within standard policies and procedures. They must understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident’s medical, financial and personal information.

Skills

Ability to communicate (written and verbally) in English with residents, families and staff. A warm, outgoing personality who is able to establish and maintain effective relationships, is sensitive to people and their needs, is non-judgmental and able to accept people of all races, cultures, creeds and ethnic groups. Ability to promote the continued growth and development of each person to their full potential. Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Must be able to work within standard policies and procedures. Understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident’s medical, financial and personal information.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance. Employer paid group term life and disability. Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays. 403(b) with a 3% employer match. Fitness center use at most facilities. Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships. Employee assistance program. Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program. Pet Insurance.

Pay

Pay Range $24.84 - $33.84 per hour. Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $24.84 - $33.84 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Schedule

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: