Social Worker

Freedom Village at Holland•Spring, TX

6h•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Social Worker is responsible that medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis in accordance with policies and procedures and current Federal and State guidelines and regulations. This position serves as the licensed Social Worker for the HealthCenter .

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor degree in Social Work, Gerontology or related field. Must be a licensed Social Worker ( in current state of residence)
At least 2 year’s experience, in a health care setting ( preferably Long Term Care) working directly with residents and families.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Must present a professional manner and be able to deal with situations that may be stressful.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive social history and assessment of the resident that includes problems and strengths, special needs and preferences (social, religious and/or cultural) and the implications for the care plan.
Assist with the coordination of HealthCenter admissions and assessments.
Assist the resident/family with the transition to the new environment, orients the resident/family to the facility, services, limitations and resident’s rights.
Participate in the development of the individual’s care plan including the goals and approaches for the Social Services component.
Attend scheduled care planning conferences, addressing particular issues of schedule, treatment and environment, and encourages residents and family ( as appropriate) to participate in care planning conferences.
Ensure that any Advanced Directives are complete and maintained and placed in resident charts.
Complete all mandatory documentation in a timely (determined) fashion as established by applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of all admission information and resident records following HIPPA and the community’s Code of Ethics.
Maintains regular and on-going relationship with family to discuss needs or concerns, mediates issues that may arise between resident/family/staff.
Coordinates discharges/transfers to ensure the appropriateness and continuity of care. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in coordination with residents/families and multidisciplinary staff.
Provide/identify referral, agency and/or community resources to meet the needs of the resident/family.
Coordinate Support Groups, participates in policy decisions (as they affect resident life issues) and advocates for Residents Rights.

Benefits

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Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
A Monthly All-Staff Meet n’ Eat, because we value a strong company culture that creates camaraderie between departments.
Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.
Free Employee Meals.
A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.
Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement