Social Worker

$21.00 - $24.00/hour

RESPONSIBLE TO:                Social Service Director

FUNCTION:                             The Social Worker is responsible for providing support, advocacy, and resources to residents and their families, ensuring emotional, social, and psychological well-being. This role focuses on facilitating the admission process, assisting with discharge planning, coordinating services, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. The Social Worker acts as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and external agencies to promote quality of life and resident-centered care.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:                      

Resident Support & Advocacy

• Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission and as needed.
• Develop individualized care plans that address emotional, social, and psychological needs.
• Provide counseling, support, and crisis intervention to residents and families.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and dignity in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Discharge Planning

• Coordinate and document discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions to home or other care settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop discharge goals and follow-up care plans.

Family & Community Relations

• Serve as primary contact for families regarding resident concerns, progress, and care planning.
• Organize and participate in care plan meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with community resources, agencies, and organizations to support resident needs.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines, including completing MDS assessments.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and activities departments to support holistic resident care.
• Participate in staff training and education related to psychosocial care and resident rights.

Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by a supervisor, Department Head and/or Administration.

PERSONNEL

QUALIFICATIONS:                Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; and

                                                   One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.

                                                   Imagination and creative ability for sympathetic approach to illness.  Spirit of cooperation and pleasant personality.  Must be able problem-solve and work with a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:    This position requires the individual to be at the facility. Remote work is limited.

                                                   Well lighted, well-ventilated office.

                                                   Sit, stand, and walk during working day.