About this opportunity
Vierra Communities lists this Discharge Planning Assistant opportunity in silver spring, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Social Worker & Discharge Planning Assistant
Woodside Rehab & Nursing, a Vierra Communities property, offers a collaborative and diverse work environment with a focus on professional excellence. As we continue to grow, so does our need for dedicated and experienced team members who are engaged, professional and take pride in a job well done. Our Team strives every day to provide excellent and compassionate care to our residents. If you have a strong work ethic and want to work for an organization that values you and your contributions, Woodside Rehab & Nursing is the place for you.
Overview:
Woodside Rehab & Nursingis family-owned and operated that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents. We are under new management and want dedicated, professional team members to add to our culture of excellence!
We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent customer service.
Full-Time Benefits:
7 Holidays
Generous PTO
Medical, Dental and Vision
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary STD & LTD Insurance
401(k) immediate enrollment with match
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Required Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or another human services field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology
One year of supervise social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
Licensed
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Social Services and Discharge Planning Assistant will assist in overseeing the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the Social Services Department designed to meet and assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable well-being. This includes identifying the need for medically related social services and ensuring that these services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
They facilitate residents' safe transition back into the community based on the resident/representative's wishes, safety, and clinical recommendations. Assist with transitions back to the resident's prior level of living (i.e. home, assisted living) or help identify and arrange a new discharge location based on the residents' assets and needs and may assist in lateral transition to another SNF or transition to a long-term care nursing home when appropriate. They will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify clinical discharge planning needs and arrangement of community-based services and follow-up care within the community.
Additional Requirements: Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position; lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects. Stand for long periods of time, walk, bend and stretch.
Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Vierra Communities complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Worksite address
silver spring, MD, 20900, US
Who can apply
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