Senior Social Worker - Onsite

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!
We are looking for a compassionate Senior Social Worker

Your contribution:
• Outstanding Service: Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
• Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities

Job Duties:
Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home
Ensures timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met
Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of the Social Services staff
Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals
Addresses staff problems and recommend disciplinary actions
Interviews and selects staff Oversees clinically appropriate discharge planning to ensure it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholders
Monitors Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law
Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the Veterans Administration (VA)
Works with residents, families, and staff to ensure that veterans/members are treated in accordance with Resident’s Rights
Assists in projecting department budget working within budget parameters and monitors expenditures
Maintains a personal caseload of assigned veterans/members
Attends and participates in various meetings and serves on committees

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
CMS, and State regulatory standards
Social Services programs and principles of social work
Geriatric psychiatric issues
Geriatric disease processes
Side effects of psychotropic medications
Physical and chemical restraints
Community resources
Governmental policies and programs that affect our clientele
Long-term care billing standards
MDS system

Skills in:
Verbal and written communication
Counseling
Case management
Resident assessment
Developing care plans
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Supervision and management

Ability to:
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
Utilize the facility's IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality

Selective Preference(s):
Master’s degree in social work REQURED
One year of supervisory experience in a health care setting
Experience in long-term care

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Active social work license issued by the
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
Examiners upon placement into position
Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ
DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a Year

Required Skills:
SQL Expert
Power BI
Snowflake
Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)

Preferred Skills:
CGI Advantage
Translate business requirements into scalable BI and data solutions

Required Skill:
HireRight used for Background Checks and Global ID facial Biomatrix Required
Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Required
Master’s degree in social work Preferred