Social Worker

Social Worker Position

The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs to ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Reports to Social Services Director.

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii). Bachelor's degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law). Two (2) years' experience in health-care social work preferred.

Specific Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department.
• Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines.
• Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer