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Social WorkerLife Care Center of Plainwell • Plainwell, MI, United States
Social Worker

Social Worker

Life Care Center of Plainwell • Plainwell, MI, United States
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Live the Mission

Life Care Center of Plainwell is conveniently located near 131, and close to Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. We have a great team and offer competitive pay and benefits! Must maintain an active license in good standing.

Position Summary

  • The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards
  • Reports to Social Services Director

Education, Experience, and Licensure / Certifications

  • Currently registered / licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)
  • Bachelor's degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
  • Two (2) years' experience in health-care social work preferred
  • Specific Requirements

  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department
  • Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
  • Essential Functions

  • Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines
  • Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
  • Chart appropriately and timely
  • Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc
  • Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  • Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push / pull 20 lbs
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer

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