SOCIAL WORKER

POSITION SUMMARY

The social worker will work with residents in the skilled nursing facility by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics along with strict adherence to government regulations. The social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

-Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a human-services related major, including sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education; AND

-One year in a healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals.

Skills: The social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques. He/she should be able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting. He/she should have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In fulfilling his or her primary duties and responsibilities, the social worker shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents. The following is a listing of those duties according to the NASW Nursing Home Social Work Practice Standards:

Administrative

• Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life.
• Participate in developing facility social work policies.
• Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to resident and their families/significant others.
• Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.
• Documents progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.

Advocacy

• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
• Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations and programs that affect nursing home residents.
• Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self-advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large.

Clinical

• Complete and social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional and psychological needs.
• Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues and the appropriate social worker interventions.
• Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist resident in coping with their transitions and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional and psychological needs.
• Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
• Provide groups for residents/family members/significant others as appropriate to their needs.
• Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the residents stay in the facility.
• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident return to the community.

Education

• Educate staff regarding the role of the social worker in the facility and the psychosocial needs of the residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability.
• Educate staff regarding cultural diversity and each staff members importance when caring for residents. Educate staff regarding resident rights and how to recognize and prevent abuse, neglect and mistreatment.
• Educate residents and families/significant others regarding their rights and responsibilities, effective problem solving and the extent of community, health and social services that are available to them, including those necessary for effective discharge planning.
• Supervise students assigned to social services in accordance with the respective school guidelines and monitor and document the progress of their work.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES

Blood borne Pathogens: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

All procedures or other job related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucus membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills, splashes of them.

POSITION AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

I report to the Director of Nursing and I do not supervise any other position in the facility.

COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Talking: Necessary for communicating with manager, vendors, residents and other employees.

Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from Central Supply Manager and dealing with all departments and vendors.

Sight: Necessary for doing job correctly and effectively.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hancock, MI 49930: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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