Willow Valley Communities is hiring a Healthcare Social Worker for one of our skilled care buildings! The Healthcare Social Worker will function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team that is responsible for planning and implementing the care of each Resident on their caseload, will complete MDS documentation, assess the psycho-social needs and plan interventions to meet the Residents' needs, and be a Resident advocate.
Opportunities with WVC:
Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision
Generous PTO package
Career growth opportunities
Use of amenities, such as our fitness center, spa, cafes and swimming pools
Plus many more
Wage:
$23/hour+
Responsibilities:
Initiates Resident contact, interviewing and counseling for the proper assessment of care.
Listens and responds to Resident and family member's concerns, providing counseling regarding disease progression and directing them to
appropriate resources.
Coordinates plan of care for Residents upon admission and updates quarterly, annually and with significant change in condition. Invites Resident's family as needed.
Establishes care plans/support plans as related to Social Services, reviews and updates as needed.
Provides oversight of the Resident grievance procedure.
Responds to Resident and family needs/concerns, and assists with resolution.
Addresses financial concerns of Resident and families, referring to business office as needed.
Participates in care plan/support plan meetings for Resident/family.
Coordinates resources to promote highest level of functioning and facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care.
Collaborates with Transition Coordinator.
Acts as contact/liaison between facility and other community organizations/hospitals.
Coaches Team Members through Resident concerns.
Responsible for admission and discharge process, completing admission notification and paperwork.
Facilitates the onboarding meeting in skilled care.
Coordinates additional Resident services as indicated and/or requested.
Maintains proper documentation pertinent to discharge planning, social histories and Department of Health and/or Department of Human Services regulations.
Responsible for coordinating the Behavior Management program and the Psychotropic Medication Review meeting (in skilled care).
Coordinates services of the psychiatrist, psychologist, eye and dental visits.
Provides education to new Team Members, Residents and Residents families on Resident rights, confidentiality and role of Social Worker.
Attends/Town Meeting, consisting of Residents, families and volunteers.
Completes and update face sheets as needed.
Participates in Continuing Care Assessment Team Meetings (CCAT).
Completes cognitive and Level of Living Assessments as needed.
Advocates for Resident Rights and makes referrals as needed.
Provides data to the Quality Improvement Committee and tracks and reports on quality indicators assigned to social services, when necessary.
In skilled Care completes MDS sections which pertain to Social Services, and completes appropriate documentation.
Provides support with end-of-life issues for Residents and families.
Coordinates appropriate Resident placement in Supportive Living.
Completes Quality Indicators as assigned to Social Services.
In skilled care educates family/Resident on Medicare coverage, completes Medicare denial/cut letters when appropriate, and attends weekly Medicare meetings.
Develops and maintains objectives and standards, assuring Residents a clean, comfortable, orderly and safe environment.
Qualifications:
Must have a 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.
One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
