Senior Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in  geriatric social services, care planning, case management, and supervisory leadership and a proven ability to  deliver compliant, person-centered services that improve quality of life for veterans and their families .

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise the social services program for the Arizona State Veteran Home.
• Ensure timely completion of assessments and documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations and facility policies.
• Oversee compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Social Services staff through one-on-one sessions and annual performance appraisals.
• Plan, organize, assign, and review staff work to meet unit goals and objectives; address performance issues and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
• Interview and select staff; promote team collaboration and professional development.
• Oversee clinically appropriate discharge planning and communicate plans to residents, families, and stakeholders.
• Monitor Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law.
• Complete consults and referrals to specialists at the Veterans Administration (VA).
• Advocate for Resident’s Rights and ensure respectful treatment of veterans and members.
• Assist with department budgeting, operate within parameters, and monitor expenditures.
• Maintain a personal caseload and provide direct social work services.
• Participate in facility meetings, committees, training, and Arizona Management System (AMS) activities for continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners upon placement.
• Knowledge of CMS and State regulatory standards, PASRR, MDS system, long-term care billing, and community resources.
• Skills in counseling, case management, resident assessment, care planning, supervision, analysis, and problem solving.
• Ability to build relationships at all organizational levels, use facility IT systems, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Skills:

• One year of supervisory experience in a health care setting.
• Experience in long-term care and familiarity with geriatric psychiatric issues, disease processes, and psychotropic medication side effects.

Company Description

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

About BCforward:\r\n\r\nFounded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.\r\n\r\nBCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.\r\n\r\nBCforward is an equal opportunity employer.