Social Worker part time

About the role

The Social Worker shares the responsibility of identifying and providing appropriate interventions related to the social and emotional needs of our long-term care residents. Assists with arranging services to meet the needs of residents. Acts as a liaison between the resident, family, facility staff, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Visits resident(s) upon admission to assess the social, emotional and environmental needs of the resident(s) and monitors on an ongoing basis.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation/assessments as regulated by local, state and federal agencies and as problems/situations occur.
• Participates in ongoing evaluation of the residents' needs and goals through resident care plan meetings.
• Monitors adherence to plan of care and flow of information.
• Provides continuing contact with resident/family to coordinate ongoing care.
• Provides crisis intervention, reassessment and uncovers problems as they occur in the delivery of services.
• Provides counseling and emotional support in relation to health/social needs and plan of care.
• Provides ongoing emotional support to residents and families to enable them to cope with difficulties and proper utilization of services.
• Acts as liaison between resident/family and relevant professionals, programs, agencies, etc. to help resident secure services needed and make preferences known.
• Coordinates discharge planning.
• Participates in internal transfers throughout each community as the need arises.
• Coordinates the placement of residents to alternative care facilities when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field
• One or two years previous experience in medical setting, preferably nursing home based
• Skills needed in group process and communications, both verbally and written
• Ability to interact with other professionals in a teamwork manner