Social Worker

Eden Senior Care , founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Alabama. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Eden Senior Care promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

We have an exciting full-time career opportunity for a caring, outgoing, organized, and detail-oriented Social Worker at Edenbrook Lakeside, a welcoming skilled nursing facility!

Position: Social Worker

Responsibilities:

In this role, the Social Worker will support nursing home residents on an as-needed basis by promoting their overall well-being and addressing emotional and psychosocial needs. This includes conducting interviews and assessments to identify individual needs, developing resident-centered care plans, and collaborating with staff to implement and sustain interventions that enhance quality of life. The Social Worker will also provide coverage and assistance as scheduled or when needed.

Duties:

• Provide Social Services oversight, completing duties as assigned for the residents of Eden Senior Care.
• Work closely with the Marketing Director to coordinate the referral-to-admission process.
• Communicate with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for admissions; keep a record of insurance updates and communicate with departments included in updates to ensure it is done in a timely.
• Assist new residents and family members with the completion of the Admission Paperwork.
• Provide information to residents/families regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident; assist with completion of Medicaid applications as deemed necessary.
• Ensure PASRR is completed to state requirements.
• Participate in resident assessment - provide background information and social history, as identified in the MDS process, in accordance with the RAI manual.
• Involve the resident and family members in planning objectives and goals for the resident; develop a written plan of care to work towards meeting identified goals.
• Attend and lead Behavior Meetings and monitor Gradual Dose Reductions (GDR) and consent for psychotropic medications according to state regulations.
• Complete timely progress notes on each resident.
• Have an open-door policy to all residents, family members, and staff to listen to their problems or needs; do effective counseling or referrals to meet their needs.
• Report concerns/grievances to the Executive Director and initiate an investigation
• Serve as an advocate for the resident and his/her rights, helping the resident learn assertiveness in communicating their needs, wants, and problems to the appropriate departments and agencies.
• Participate in Monthly QAPI Committee meetings.
• Attend Stand-Up meetings daily; report to IDT about pay changes, care conferences, concerns, etc.
• Initiate and lead the discharge planning process; coordinate with outside resources such as DME, Home Health, Hospice, etc., to ensure a safe transition to home or lower care setting.
• Issue denial letters according to state regulations
• Assist in providing in-service education and orientation for employees regarding Resident Rights and the social service needs of residents
• All other duties assigned by the Administrator

Requirements:

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field, including but not limited to Social Services, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology.
• Must hold a current and valid Licensed Social Worker (LSW) certificate in the state of Wisconsin.
• Preferably at least one year of experience working as a Social Worker in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals, is preferred but not required.
• Able to promote cooperation between social services and other department employees.
• Must be able to be professional over the phone and in person when representing the company.
• Must have excellent communication skills and take pride in his/her performance.
• Ability to write and give clear, concise instructions and remain calm during emergency situations.

If you are a compassionate and motivated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents, we encourage you to apply. Join our team at Edenbrook Lakeside and help us continue our mission of providing exceptional care in a supportive and welcoming environment.