SOCIAL WORKER (72087)

We are seeking a motivated Social Worker with excellent leadership and communication skills. As a successful candidate, you will perform the essential responsibilities as well as meet the qualifications listed. **Responsibilities:** - Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of this facility. - Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident. - Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments. - Interview resident/families to obtain family history. - Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting each to the Director as required. - Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible. - Assist in arranging transportation to the other facilities when necessary. - Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. - Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary. - Interpret social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members. - Review department complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action (s) taken. Follow facility's established procedures. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Tuition reimbursement - Vision insurance Experience: - Skilled Nursing Facility Experience: (Required) License/Certification: - Social Work License (Perferred) Work Location: In person