Social Worker - Full time

Luther Park Community is looking for a full-time social worker to assist the Director of Social Services at the Trinity Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility which specializes in Memory Care.

Job Summary:

The social worker is responsible for assisting in meeting and assisting residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being. This includes identifyingtheneedformedically-relatedsocialservicesandensuringthattheseservicesare provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Essential Functions: 

Complete or delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment and contribute to and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan. These goals and interventions will be individualized to match the skills,abilities,andinterests/preferencesofeachresidentincompliancewithFederalandState regulations, to include identifying and promoting individualized, non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Facilitate residents’ safe transition back into the community throughinterdisciplinarydischargeplanningandarrangementofcommunitybasedservicesand follow-upcare. Assistresidentsandtheirrepresentativesinlocatingand accessing financial, legal, and other community resources.

Coordinate implementation and oversight of procedures to ensuresocialservicesactionsandinteractionsareadequatelydocumentedineachresident’s medical record, and that legal, ethical, and professional standards of social work practice are being upheld in written recordings.

Assist the Social Services Director inoverseeingtheestablishmentofdepartmental QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate.

Assist in the process of Advance Care Planning for each resident upon admission and make sure any Advance Directives are reviewed with the resident/residentrepresentativeonaregularbasis. Ensurestaffmembers are made aware of the resident’s code status and end-of-life wishes and assist with informing and educating residents and their representatives about health care options and ramifications.

Participateinfacilitypolicydevelopmentinordertopositively impact the quality of care delivered to residents.

EnsuresthatstaffmembersareknowledgeableaboutResident’s Rights and encourages staff to maintain and enhance each resident’s dignity in recognition of each resident’s individuality. Advocate for residents and assist them in assertion of their rights within the facility. Report any allegations or suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to the Director/Administrator and appropriate State agency and assist in a thorough investigation into the allegation.

Ensure residents who display mental illness or psychosocialdifficultiessuchascopingwithgriefandloss,willhaveaccesstoappropriate treatment and resources.

Work alongside other departments to ensure the facility is in compliancewithTraumaInformedCare. Ensureallresidents are assessed for trauma upon admission and on a regular basis and that trauma and corresponding interventions are reflected on the care plan.

Assist with the grievance process andeducate staff, as well as residents and families of the grievance process.

Additional Assigned Tasks

·         Makearrangementsforresidentstoobtainitemssuchasclothingandpersonalcare supplies.

·         Act as a resource for staff participating in behavioral interventions with residents.

·         Participate in Resident and/or Family Council as needed or requested.

·         Assistwithorarrangefor,aresident’scommunicationofneedsthroughtheresident’s primary method of communication or in a language that the resident understands.

·         Treat all residents with dignity and respect. Promote and protect all residents’ rights.

·         Establish a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.

·         Comply with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

·         Maintainconfidentialityofprotectedhealthinformation,includingverbal,written,and electronic communications.

·         Reportnoncompliancewithpolicies,procedures,regulations,orbreachesin confidentiality to appropriate personnel.

·         Report any retaliation or discrimination to HR or the compliance officer.

·         Reportanyoccupationalexposurestoblood,bodyfluids,infectiousmaterials,and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

·         Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

·         Contributetothefacilityeffortstomaintainand/orimprovequalityofcarethrough participation in the following:

Attend and facilitate Care Plan meetings when requested.

Attend mandatory in-services.

Successfullycompletethefacilityrequiredtraining,andanySocialWork continuing education and licensing requirements.

Experience/Educational Requirements:

Aminimumofabachelor’sdegreeinsocialworkoranotherhumanservicesfieldtoinclude, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.

Oneyearofsupervisedsocialworkexperienceinahealthcaresettingworkingdirectlywith individuals.

We offer a great total compensation package including:

Competitive Salaries

Shift Differentials

401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match

Vacation Time

Referral bonuses

Uniform Stipend

Discount meals

A post offer of employment physical, drug screen and background check are required.

**Luther Park Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer**