Social Worker - Part Time

RESPONSIBLE TO: Social Service Director

FUNCTION: Plans and participates in social service program for residents in the facility based on their needs, and contacts with community facilities and agencies that can provide economic, psychological and medical assistance.

RATE: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour based on experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain caseload of 60 residents

Complete assessments.

Initiate and update care plans.

Coordinate team meetings with residents, responsible party, and interdisciplinary team.

Coordinate discharge plan for residents

Assist resident with applications from agencies such as Home Health Care, Department of Social Service, Meals on Wheels, etc. when a resident is discharged and such services are needed.

Participate in in-service education.

Assist Director of Social Service as needed.

Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility.

Keep abreast of current legislation, trends, resources, facilities related to health field.

Maintain confidentiality

Participate in MDS+ process.

Complete required documentation in resident charts.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree or higher.

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Imagination and creative ability for sympathetic approach to illness. Spirit of cooperation and pleasant personality. Must be able to exercise independent judgment where procedures cannot be stabilized.