Qualified Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in implementing, evaluating and participating in the overall operation of the social services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

• Implement the social services programs of this facility under the direction of the Administrator and the Director of Social Services.
• Participate in the facility assessment and assess individual social services needs and resources.
• Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident.
• Coordinate social services activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Assist residents, representatives and families with seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and referrals to other community agencies.
• Ensure that each resident receives necessary behavioral health care and services to obtain and maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
• Participate in resident / group council meetings as requested.
• Provide residents with information concerning resident rights, living wills, etc.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards and make recommendations on changes in facility policies and procedures to the Director of Social Services or the Administrator.
• Coordinate resources and assist residents who have limited English proficiency (LEP) including the provision of verbal and written translation of information.
• Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, standards of practice, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations that will provide assistance in maintaining quality social services.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff as well as other related departments in planning social services programs and activities.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.

Care Plan and Assessment Functions

Admission, Transfer and Discharge Functions

Personnel Functions

Staff Development Functions

Equipment and Supply Functions

Budget Planning Functions

Working Conditions

Education

Experience

Specific Requirements

Physical and Sensory Requirements