JOB SUMMARY: The Qualified Social Worker is responsible for supporting and carrying out the plan for the social services program for residents. The Qualified Social Worker will follow the established policies, procedures, objectives, and work standards to assure the medically related social and emotional needs of each resident are met on an individual basis and that the program meets or exceeds all state and federal guidelines. The Qualified Social Worker serves as a liaison between the community, resident, family/responsible party, and outside community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

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  Assess and document psycho-social needs and pertinent social data about personal and family problems related to resident illness and care, and actions taken to meet resident needs.
• Attend resident care planning meetings and accurately complete social service documentation, including MDS and care plans in a timely manner, in accordance with community policies and procedures, state and federal laws.
• Assist in the inquiry process, move-in coordination, and paperwork completion processes. Conduct tours as needed and follow welcome procedures for all new move-ins.
• Visit all new residents upon move-in to introduce self, community, and review move-in packet, verify insurance coverage and inform of any extra costs for non-covered services.
• Make referrals, arrange transportation, and provide the necessary support to meet the psycho-social medically related needs of the residents.
• Provide a high level of resident engagement.
• Complete all required documentation pertaining to advance care planning to include assisting with completion of Advanced Directives per regulatory standards and compliance.
• Coordinate with residents, families, team members, and other outside agencies/providers for in-house services as needed and move-out planning activities.
• Aid family in support of resident experience in the community through counseling and problem-solving techniques.
• Establish and maintain a positive business relationship with referral sources.
• Act as a resident advocate asserting and safeguarding the human and civil rights of the residents and their families while fostering human dignity and personal worth. Ensure confidentiality of all resident care information is maintained. Review and explain Resident Rights and Grievance process. Investigate any resident vulnerable adult complaint and report as necessary to department of human services.
• Provide training and support to departments and team members regarding resident rights.
• Participate in room change decisions, prepare residents for changes, and inform families of the changes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and one year experience in a health care setting, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field and three years’ experience in a health care setting
• Licensed Social Worker required by community and/or state regulations.