Social Worker 2,400 Sign On Bonus

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)
• Bachelors 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 Cares 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