Social Work Designee in Training Program

Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services

Social Work Designee Training Program

The Social Work Designee in Training program provides an individual the opportunity to enter the social work field in a career that offers both fulfilling work by helping others and upward mobility in the field through continuing education and real-word training with an experienced social worker.

Position: Social Work Designee in Training

The Social Work Designee in Training will learn how to execute resident assessments, care management, care planning, addressing psychosocial concerns, and may serve on the Behavior, Pre-Care Plan, and Care Plan committees.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

The Social Worker Designee in Training will perform the following duties listed and others as required to improve the quality of life for residents. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time.

• Responsible for exercising discretion and independent judgment to assist the management of the Social Services Department
• Will encourage residents through counseling and other interventions to achieve their highest level of psychosocial interaction
• Will implement person-centered care plans for residents and will monitor and follow-up on directives as outlined in the resident's plan of care
• Counsel residents/families regarding psychosocial, adjustment, and behavioral issues.
• Participate in Behavior Management Team meetings to monitor resident behaviors and psychotropic medication use
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences with residents and families
• Assist with resident discharge planning
• Performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions:

Nursing home setting. Lifting up to 50 lbs. when needed. Prolonged standing or walking, bends, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls various equipment and residents throughout the workday. Extended, unusual, or mandated working hours when required.

Requirements:

This professional agrees to complete an online Social Service Designee Program sponsored by the facility to obtain a certificate that is required by regulation within the required time frame. In addition, the position requires that the professional will continue their education in social work with a long-term goal of obtaining a Bachelor's in Social Work. Ability to give instructions, organize time and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple requests and projects simultaneously. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skill necessary.

Experience:

A minimum of 1 (one) year as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The ability to apply necessary skills and techniques in a medical setting.

Education:

An Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, and or college courses in psychology and sociology are preferred.