Social Worker - Full time

Luther Park Community is looking for a full-time social worker to assist the Director of Social Services at the Trinity Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility which specializes in Memory Care. JobSummary: The social worker isresponsible for assisting in meeting and assisting residents in attaining ormaintaining their highest practicable well-being. This includes identifyingtheneedformedically-relatedsocialservicesandensuringthattheseservicesare provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations. EssentialFunctions: Complete or delegate the completionof the social services component of the comprehensive assessment and contributeto and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approachsto the comprehensive care plan. These goals and interventions will be individualised to match the skills,abilities,andinterests/preferencesofeachresidentincompliancewithFederalandStateregulations, to include identifying and promoting individualized,non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and psychosocialneeds of each resident. Facilitate residents’ safe transitionback into the community throughinterdisciplinarydischargeplanningandarrangementofcommunitybasedservicesand follow-upcare. A Assistresidentsandtheirrepresentativesinlocatingand accessing financial, legal, and othercommunity resources. Coordinate implementation andoversight of procedures to ensuresocialservicesactionsandinteractionsareadequatelydocumentedineachresident’s medical record, and that legal,ethical, and professional standards of social work practice are being upheld inwritten recordings. Assist the Social Services DirectorinoverseeingtheestablishmentofdepartmentalQA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate. Assist in the process of Advance CarePlanning for each resident upon admission and make sure any Advance Directivesare reviewed with the resident/residentrepresentativeonaregularbasis. E Ensurestaffmembersare made aware of the resident’s code status and end-of-life wishes and assistwith informing and educating residents and their representatives about healthcare options and ramifications. Participateinfacilitypolicydevelopmentinordertopositivelyimpact the quality of care delivered to residents. EnsuresthatstaffmembersareknowledgeableaboutResident’sRights and encourages staff to maintain and enhance each resident’s dignity inrecognition of each resident’s individuality. Advocate for residents and assistthem in assertion of their rights within the facility. Report any allegationsor suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to the Director/Administrator andappropriate State agency and assist in a thorough investigation into theallegation. Ensure residents who display mentalillness or psychosocialdifficultiessuchascopingwithgriefandloss,willhaveaccesstoappropriate treatment andresources. Work alongside other departments toensure the facility is in compliancewithTraumaInformedCare. E Ensureallresidents are assessedfor trauma upon admission and on a regular basis and that trauma andcorresponding interventions are reflected on the care plan. Assist with the grievance process andeducate staff, as well as residents andfamilies of the grievance process. AdditionalAssigned Tasks Makearrangementsforresidentstoobtainitemssuchasclothingandpersonalcare supplies. Act as a resource for staff participating inbehavioral interventions with residents. Participate in Resident and/or Family Council asneeded or requested. Assistwithorarrangefor,aresident’scommunicationofneedsthroughtheresident’sprimary method of communication or in a language that the resident understands. Treat all residents with dignity and respect.Promote and protect all residents’ rights. Establish a culture of compliance by adhering toall facility policies and procedures. Comply with standards of business conduct andstate/federal regulations and guidelines. Maintainconfidentialityofprotectedhealthinformation,includingverbal,written,and electroniccommunications. Reportnoncompliancewithpolicies,procedures,regulations,orbreachesin confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Report any retaliation or discrimination to HRor the compliance officer. Reportanyoccupationalexposurestoblood,bodyfluids,infectiousmaterials,and/or hazardous chemicals in accordancewith facility policy. Report work-related injuries and illnessesimmediately to supervisor. Contributetothefacilityeffortstomaintainand/orimprovequalityofcarethrough participation in the following: Attend and facilitate Care Plan meetings when requested. Attend mandatory in- services. Successfullycompletethefacilityrequiredtraining,andanySocialWork continuing education and licensingrequirements. Experience/EducationalRequirements: Aminimumofabachelor’sdegreeinsocialworkoranotherhumanservicesfieldtoinclude, but not limitedto, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology. Oneyearofsupervisedsocialworkexperienceinahealthcaresettingworkingdirectlywith individuals. Weoffer a great total compensation package including: CompetitiveSalaries ShiftDifferentials 401kRetirement Plan with 4% company match VacationTime Referralbonuses UniformStipend Discountmeals Apost offer of employment physical, drug screen and background check arerequired. **LutherPark Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer** #J-18808-Ljbffr