Job Summary :
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!
We are looking for a compassionate Social Worker.
Your rewards :
- Incomparable Benefits : Our program provides the opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime!
- Meaningful Work : Your dedication will directly enhance the lives of veterans and their family members, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.
- Professional Growth : You will engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).
Your contribution :
Outstanding Service : Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of lifeContinuous Improvement : Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiencyTeam Collaboration : Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities.Job Duties :
Maintains a caseload of assigned veterans / membersCompletes assessments, MDS (Minimum Data Set), care planning and other relevant documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and facility policies and proceduresReviews and follows up on physician orders involving psychiatric treatment; coordinates psychiatric services through the interdisciplinary care plan team and initiates referrals for psychiatric services as neededMonitors and documents resident activities involving care and behaviors.Assist residents through referral and counseling for problems associated with institutional Works with family members in helping the resident adjust to the regimen of the facility and to issues regarding the disease and aging processMonitor Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law Educates residents and families on Medicare guidelines and standards and assists with insurance applications (e.g. Medicaid)Coordinates discharge planning to ensure that it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholdersAttends and actively participates in clinical, department and facility meetingsGathers and presents data / information and prepares reports upon requestAttends in-service trainingLearns, implements and monitors Arizona Management System (AMS) methods, and utilizes AMS concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work / process improvements and efficienciesWorks with veterans / members, families, and staff to ensure veterans / members are treated in accordance with Resident Rights (grievances, preferences, etc.) according to regulationsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :
Knowledge of :
Community resourcesGovernmental policies and programs that affect clienteleLong term care standards at state and federal levelsGeriatric population, geriatric process, and psychiatric issues affecting the care of vulnerable adultsSensitivity to cultural differences of diverse populationsPurpose and operations of the MDS systemBasic human needs, theories of social psychology and family relationshipsMedical terminologySide effects of psychotropic medicationLong term care billing and standards, and federal and state survey standardsPhysical and chemical restraintsSkills in :
Verbal and written communicationCase managementEmployment of resources in meeting Veteran / Member needsProgram planningOrganization and time managementProblem solvingClinical reasoningAbility to :
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levelsPerform resident assessments and develop care plansMaintain the highest level of confidentialitySelective Preference(s) :
Previous experience working with geriatric / dementia populations.Licensure from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health is preferred but not required.Pre-Employment Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in Social WorkRequires the ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance CardCurrent Negative TB skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from Tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or TuberculosisIf this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits :
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :
Sick leaveVacation with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).Health and dental insuranceRetirement planLife insurance and long-term disability insuranceOptional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insuranceLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our
Retirement :
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.