Job Details
GENERAL FUNCTION: To provide assistance to the LSW/Social Service Director in providing social services for residents and families. Salary $13.00 to $16.00 based on experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide social services to residents and their families under the direction of licensed social worker to help with adjustment process, identifying social and emotional needs, problem solving and financial issues.
- Assist LSW in gathering information from the residents/family members to assist with the completion of the Integrated Personal Services Assessment and MDS and its components.
- Assist with discharge planning process by assisting licensed social worker with arranging community resources, alternative placement, etc.
- Attend Care Conferences as directed by the LSW
- Assist LSW with any other case management tasks deemed necessary to the Department.
- Fulfill basic documentation requirements for social services.
- Assist (after training) in the BIMS and the PHQ-9
QUALIFICATIONS:Employees considered for this position must be approved by the LSW and the facility administrator.
- Ideal candidates will be a STNA or eligible and have experience in long term care.
- Excellent communication skills