Social Worker

$21.00 - $24.00/hour RESPONSIBLE TO: Social Service Director FUNCTION: The Social Worker is responsible for providing support, advocacy, and resources to residents and their families, ensuring emotional, social, and psychological well-being. This role focuses on facilitating the admission process, assisting with discharge planning, coordinating services, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. The Social Worker acts as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and external agencies to promote quality of life and resident-centered care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Resident Support & Advocacy * Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission and as needed. * Develop individualized care plans that address emotional, social, and psychological needs. * Provide counseling, support, and crisis intervention to residents and families. * Advocate for residents’ rights and dignity in accordance with regulatory requirements. Discharge Planning * Coordinate and document discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions to home or other care settings. * Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop discharge goals and follow-up care plans. Family & Community Relations * Serve as primary contact for families regarding resident concerns, progress, and care planning. * Organize and participate in care plan meetings. * Build and maintain relationships with community resources, agencies, and organizations to support resident needs. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation * Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines, including completing MDS assessments. * Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Team Collaboration * Work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and activities departments to support holistic resident care. * Participate in staff training and education related to psychosocial care and resident rights. Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by a supervisor, Department Head and/or Administration. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; and One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals. Imagination and creative ability for sympathetic approach to illness. Spirit of cooperation and pleasant personality. Must be able problem-solve and work with a team. WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires the individual to be at the facility. Remote work is limited. Well lighted, well-ventilated office. Sit, stand, and walk during working day.