Social Worker

Lititz – Social Worker – Skilled Nursing (Full-Time)

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! As a Social Worker with Luthercare, you are at the heart of what we do – providing support to our residents, prospective residents, and their families. Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career. Plus, you’ll join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who want to provide the best care to our residents.

We’re currently seeking a Social Worker to serve residents in skilled nursing at Luther Acres, a Luthercare community in Lititz, PA. This is a Full-Time, exempt position, with M-F hours and some weekends.

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care. As a team member, you receive adaily pay option to ensure that you have access to your hard-earned wages when you need them. We also offer employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to our campus gym and pool, discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers, and opportunities for career growth and advancement. You also receive a 20% discount on all meals at our on-campus restaurants and can take advantage of several dining opportunities – from specially prepared takeout meals to themed dinners – throughout the year.

WHAT YOU DO:

As a Social Worker at Luther Acres, you’re an integral part of the team who supports residents in our short-term rehabilitation program. The ideal candidate has experience with long-term care and has a good knowledge of community resources. In this position, you would do the following among your duties:

• Obtains social and medication history, financial information, and other relevant information required for the admission process. Provides information and explains the admission policy, nursing home programs and costs, Medicare and Medicaid determinations to prospective residents, families and physicians.
• Develops and maintains continuing contact with residents to assist with the adjustment to the nursing home environment and attends meetings regarding progress.
• Assists residents and their families with discharge/post-discharge plans and applying for medical assistance. Some of these listed functions may be performed in coordination with or in the absence of an admissions coordinator/liaison as directed by the nursing home administrator.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team resident care planning and other interdisciplinary committees as assigned. Prepares social work notes and recommendations to be included in resident’s medical records following Luthercare’s medical record documentation standard.
• Adheres to all Healthcare Center standards and regulations; such as but not limited to infection control, fall prevention, general safety protocols and quality assurance and performance improvement standards.
• Monitors hospitalization of residents with family members or appropriate hospital personnel for any change in placement status. Attends utilization review meetings. Provides referrals for specialized services as appropriate. Provides residents with appropriate and timely regulatory notices including but not limited to insurance coverage notices of coverage/non-coverage as required.
• Establishes and maintains a waiting list of applicants and analyzes information to determine admission priorities as assigned. Develops and revises standards accordingly to assist with priority determination.
• Completes applications and appropriate documentation and obtains necessary signatures for approval. Coordinates orientation meetings with residents, family, and department heads.
• Provides assistance to residents in procuring services, equipment, counseling, etc. to maintain a high level of psychosocial functioning and quality of life. Serves as the healthcare center grievance official as assigned and assists with resident handbook coordination as assigned.
• Coordinates efforts with the Area Agency on Aging and Department of Human Services to ensure that relevant information is communicated and that residents receive maximum support. Serves as resident advocate.
• Conducts follow-up contact upon discharge to verify receipt of quality services and equipment. Addresses problems and documents accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work
• A valid PA driver’s license

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES:

• Three (3) years of directly related social work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ability to interpret complex standards and regulations and write concise reports and histories.

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to blood and body fluid is occasional.

PREFERRED JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES/EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in social work is preferred.

ABOUT LUTHER ACRES:

Luther Acres – located in the charming, historic town of Lititz – is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of providing excellent care and services. It is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission-driven organization. Luthercare provides a network of services through its full continuum of care with two communities in Lancaster County. With nearly 600 residents, Luther Acres offers independent living cottages and apartments, personal care apartments, and skilled nursing Healthcare Center.

If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.