Social Worker

Highland Care Center, a 320 bed Skilled Nursing Facility is currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the team!

Summary:

Identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow,
• Maintain progress notes for each resident as required by company policy and state and federal regulations, indicating response to the treatment plan and adjustment to facility life. Progress notes shall be recorded on the appropriate form and placed on the resident’s chart in compliance with state and federal regulations. Progress notes must reflect progress made regarding problems identified in the Plan of Care.
• Make referrals to support agencies when the need for such services is determined by the interdisciplinary team, keeping records of such referrals.
• Contact the resident or legal representative and invite to care plan meetings to participate in evaluation of the resident.
• Work with Activity Coordinator on providing requested effects for residents who do not have family support.
• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, physicians, consultants,
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements of the Social Worker:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology or psychology regardless of facility bed size.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, or bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.