Social Worker

As a ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Covenant Retirement Communities celebrates God's gift of life in Christian community. We follow the Great Commandment to love and serve God and one another as taught by Jesus Christ. That compels us to affirm the dignity of each person and to pursue excellence and financial integrity in all that we do. As we provide a broad range of resources, services and programs to enhance individual and community wellness, we collaborate with residents and families to achieve the best possible results. While seeking to foster independence, we respond to each individual's evolving needs in order to provide the security that assures peace of mind. Job Description Inspired to Serve. Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Colonial Acres at Covenant Village of Golden Valley is seeking a Social Worker. Purpose of Position This position is accountable for identifying the social, psychological, spiritual and emotional strengths and needs of residents and the provision of services to meet such needs for all residents on assigned units, thus alleviating the trauma associated with nursing home placement. This position has the responsibility for assuring compliance with the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the Patient’s Self-Determination Act as well as meeting the requirements of the State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures on a continuing basis. This position cooperates with other facility disciplines in the carrying out of responsibilities and assuring that the needs of the residents are being met in a pleasant working atmosphere. Nature and Scope This position reports to the Healthcare Administrator. In performance of duties this position is entrusted with, but not limited to, the following responsibilities: Assess the psycho-social strengths and needs of residents on the unit to which the social worker is assigned. Develop and maintain a social history, which becomes part of the resident’s permanent medical record. Provide intensive and/or continuing counseling services to residents and families on assigned nursing unit during the adjustment period of placement and thereafter as needed. Assist in orientation of families to the facility. Attend and facilitate family conferences, discharge conferences and patient care conferences. Maintain an awareness of community resources. Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies. Coordinate discharge planning, transfers and room changes of residents for whom it is appropriate. Serve as an advocate for residents, including those instances in which appointment of a legal conservator, guardian, durable power of attorney or trustee is appropriate. Complete required documentation, including MDS and quarterly summaries. Serve as a member of the admissions committee. Participate in other committees and attend meetings, which have a direct impact on quality care for residents. Assist as needed in marketing the facility to prospective residents, their families and the community at large. Maintain communication and positive working relationships with referral sources. Demonstrate an attitude of customer service in all situations. Develop, and update as needed but at least annually, department policies and procedures. Participate in the Keynotes Speakers Group as requested. Develop and facilitate education/support groups as requested. Complete necessary social service paperwork on admission and/or as needed, i.e. PSDA. Residents Bill of Rights, facility policies and electronic submission of MDS data, etc. Assume duties of a weekend manager on a rotating basis with other facility staff. Provide in-service education on PSDA requirements advance directives, resident’s rights, etc. Other duties may be requested or assigned by the Healthcare Administrator. Customer Service and Performance Expectations In this facility each resident, family member, visitor and co-worker is considered your customer and is vital to the success of our organization. Responds to resident or family concerns within 24 hours and follows through on resolution of issue. Assures smooth transition for new admission or resident transferred from other level of care. Source of referrals to other facilities in community. Familiar with outside professional services in order to accommodate residents’ needs. Reports resident’ change of health, physical or mental, to the Director of Nursing. Maintains complete confidentiality. Actively listens to resident and family complaints in order to resolve or to determine if requests require outside involvement. Qualifications Graduate with a BA or BSW degree in the fields of Social Work, Psychology or Sociology. Licensed by the Minnesota State Board of Social Work is required. This position requires a person with a genuine interest and concern for senior adults and who supports the overall mission of Covenant Retirement Communities. Must be able to communicate (written and verbally) in English with residents, families and staff. Minimum of two years experience in geriatric social work. Membership in MNH-SWA is strongly encouraged. Requires a person with a warm, outgoing personality who is able to establish and maintain effective relationships, is sensitive to people and their needs, is non-judgmental and able to accept people of all races, cultures, creeds and ethnic groups. Has the ability to promote the continued growth and development of each person to their full potential. Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Must be able to work within standard policies and procedures. The individual is expected to understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident’s medical, financial and personal information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Covenant Retirement Communities