About this opportunity
NurseCare Buckhead lists this Social Worker opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Purpose:
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our facility's social service programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.
Essential Job Functions:
This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:
Assist the Social Service Director/Consultant in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the social service programs of this facility
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for identifying the medically related social and emotional needs of the resident
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments
Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director
Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible
Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary
Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident
Compile information on discharge plans and present to appropriate committee as required
Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary
Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
Make routine visits to residents and perform services as necessary
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director concerning the operation of the social services department
Assist in making appointments for the resident/family as required or appropriate
Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies) and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required
Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident
Assist in the education of the community regarding aging, rights of residents, facility services and other related topics
Orient the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitate adjustment upon placement
Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements
Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information
Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information
Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse
Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility
Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc
Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Social Services Director or Administrator
Minimum Qualifications: Good assessment, listening, and counseling skills
Organized and detailed in work performance
Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures
Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below
Perform Essential Duties as outlined above
Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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