About this role
GENERAL FUNCTION: To provide assistance to the LSW/Social Service Director in providing social services for residents and families. Salary $16.50-$28.00 based on experience.
Pay Rate: $16.50-$20.00
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