Social Worker

Position Summary

• The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• Reports to Social Services Director

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)
• Bachelor's degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
• Two (2) years' experience in health-care social work preferred

Specific Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility

• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department

• Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas

• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines

• Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights

• Chart appropriately and timely

• Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.

• Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans

• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

• Assist in the evacuation of patients

• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

• Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team

• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer