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Social Worker-SNF Community

Social Worker-SNF Community

Christian Care Centers- MesquiteMesquite, TX, USA
2 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Job Scope :

The duties and responsibilities of the Social Worker are to provide medically-related Social

Service programs to meet the needs of residents, determining the type of assistance required,

assisting in obtaining benefits from agencies and organizations such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social

Security, Veterans Benefits, Psychiatric, Psychology, Dental, Vision, and others.

Responsibilities :

  • Assesses residents to identify the psychosocial, financial, medical, environmental, community,

and discharge needs. Document assessment, clinical team meeting minutes, and community resources

referrals.

  • Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these
  • skills

    by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.

  • Attends Interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, participate in the patient care planning process,
  • and collaborate with the IDT to promote coordination of patient care.

  • Coordinate effective patient discharges to the community. Communicate and document planned
  • discharge needs.

  • Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge
  • of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.

  • Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs
  • of the patients.

  • Encourages, listens, respects, and reassures residents and families in all aspects of social
  • service.

  • Participates in ongoing training and in-services for improving knowledge and updating
  • skills.

  • Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions that
  • assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and

    visitors.

  • Seek out and perform other duties as assigned or needed.
  • Qualifications :

  • Compassion for and desire to work with seniors!
  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree or higher in Social Work from a state -accredited program or
  • bachelor's degree with one-year experience providing social services in a healthcare setting.

  • 1-year social work experience in the healthcare field.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and working knowledge of community resources.
  • Excellent communication skills and knowledge of various computer programs, including Microsoft
  • Office and web-based software systems.

    Benefits :

  • Benefits begin the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment for Full Time
  • Employees.

  • Full suite of benefit plan offerings customizable to your needs, including medical, dental,
  • vision, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, etc. for eligible employees.

  • 401(k) plan with employer match for eligible employees.
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays for eligible employees.
  • The Community is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are

    committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment

    opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and

    harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,

    disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or

    expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

    placement, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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