Social Worker, Community Health

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Social Worker with excellent leadership and communication skills. As a successful candidate, you will perform the essential responsibilities as well as meet the qualifications listed.

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of this facility.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview resident/families to obtain family history.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting each to the Director as required.
• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
• Assist in arranging transportation to the other facilities when necessary.
• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary.
• Interpret social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members.
• Review department complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action(s) taken. Follow facility's established procedures.

Experience:

• Skilled Nursing Facility: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Social Work License (Required)