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LCSW (Social Service Worker) - PRN

LCSW (Social Service Worker) - PRN

Home Health of Western ColoradoMontrose, CO, US
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Come join our awesome team as a LCSW (Social Service Worker) with Home Health of Western Colorado. This is a PRN role! Must have Pediatric experience.

Home Health of Western Colorado is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Pay : $29.65 per hour

Schedule : PRN and requires travel to clients homes.

  • Anticipates 1 day per week.

The LCSW (Social Service Woker) responsibilities include, but are not limited to : assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling to client, caregiver or other appropriate representatives. The Social Services Worker interventions could include individual client contacts; appropriate collateral contacts; client and family education, assessment and counseling; provision of resources; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure client and caregiver needs are met and addressed; and disenrollment procedures. The Social Services Worker is the liaison between the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), caregiver representatives, and community agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Education : Masters’ Degree from an accredited school of social work required. Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable in the state of employment.
  • Experience : A minimum of one year’s experience working with frail or elderly population required. Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.
  • Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct client contact.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation.
  • Must clear background check.
  • Skills and Knowledge :
  • Experience with frail / chronically ill elderly people.

  • Ability to provide psychosocial assessment and individual counseling.
  • Effective verbal / written communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
  • Training and / or mentoring experience and ability to complete performance objectives, measures and evaluations.
  • Good public speaking skills with all size groups.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and written.
  • Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in- servicing and documentation.
  • Only acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Home Health of Western Colorado (HHWCO) and approved by CMS before working independently.
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Performs in person initial assessments for clients with practitioners’ orders to obtain a complete psychosocial history, which may include descriptions of cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics mental health and substance dependency and other issues and needs. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each client.
  • Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates client changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions.
  • Provides ongoing support, counsel, and education to clients and family regarding a variety of issues, including, but not limited to : the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics and changing roles, HH agency model, and services.
  • Presents requests to Interdisciplinary Team for and coordinates admission / discharge to contracted facilities for temporary respites and permanent placement.
  • Acts as facilitator for meetings with client, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solves issues regarding the plan of care. Mediates discussions between all parties.
  • If hospice care is appropriate actively provides emotional support, grief work, education and funeral / financial planning referral. Facilitates hospice or nursing home placement as needed. Initiate referrals to external resources with community agencies such as Adult Protective Services, Housing Authority, or public utility companies. Advocates with these entities for purposes of maintaining community stability.
  • Assists clients and caregivers to complete Medical Durable Power Of Attorney (MDPOA) Proxy, and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) directives as needed.
  • Attends and actively participates in a variety of organizational meetings related to client care.
  • Acts as a resource to other team members regarding topics such as dementia, difficult behaviors, and difficult personalities.
  • Completes and ensures completion of documentation of clinical service, in client’s medical records including initial assessments, re-assessments, change of status, temporary or permanent placements; hospital admissions and discharges, home and nursing home visits and other significant events.
  • Assists clients and caregivers in filing grievances.
  • Acts within scope of his or her authority to practice.
  • Follow all HHWCO policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
  • Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, clients, and families.
  • Maintains safe working environment.
  • Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.
  • Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • At Home Health of Western Colorado , our aim is to find friendly and compassionate staff who are specially trained to care for patients' needs as individuals, respect their privacy, and help clients maintain as much independence as possible. While providing at-home care to our patients, we want our staff to feel cared for and love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package. Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member’s contribution to the quality of our work.

    Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running by its employees! their work has a special meaning : this is not “just a job”.

    Take pride in helping others and join us today!

    At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

    Experience

    Required

  • 1 year(s) : Working with frail or elderly population.
  • Preferred

  • Working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting.
  • Education

    Required

  • Masters or better in Social Work
  • Licenses & Certifications

    Required

  • Drivers License
  • Licensed Social Worker
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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