Social Worker-Per Diem

## Overview **Covenant Health Mission Statement** We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. **Our Core Values:** **Compassion** We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. **Integrity** We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. **Collaboration** We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. **Excellence** We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). ## Description **At St. Joseph Manor (A Covenant Health Affiliate), we’re committed to being a skilled, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence for every person who comes to us for care. Providing patient-focused care is a genuine calling and a sacred trust for us. If you have a heart for bringing your best to each individual interaction you have, we invite you to join us.** **This is a Per Diem position.** ***The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your base pay will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.*** The Social Worker provides social services to resident/families at the time of admission, during their stay at the nursing home, prior to discharge, and provides timely follow-up services in the community. ## Requirements **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** Ø Assists in the application process by sending and receiving applications. Ø Will contact prospective resident or responsible party. Ø Contacts social services representatives and families. Assists residents to exercise their rights as citizens. Ø Develop a social history on each new resident. Ø Document, when necessary, in resident’s medical records. Ø Participate in regular quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings. Ø Identify problems and develop and implement studies relative to issues affecting residents. Ø Propose recommendations resulting from quality assurance data. Ø Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect residents’ rights and the psychosocial well-being of each resident. Ø Provide time-limited counseling services to residents as deemed appropriate. Ø Discharge planning and referrals to community resources, as appropriate. Ø Will assist in admissions during an absence of the Director of Admissions. Ø Assembles admission packets. Ø Assists with all pre-admission paperwork and forwards to appropriate party. Ø Assures that all information is complete on admission record. Ø Assists in orienting resident to facility. Ø Will carry out other duties, as they relate to social services, as needed. **Departmental and Campus Expectations of Employee:** Ø Approaches people in a manner which creates harmony and promotes cooperation. Ø Maintains good working relationship with all staff. Ø Expresses concerns properly without an attitude of complaining or undermining. Ø Takes initiative, assesses the situation, and responds appropriately. Ø Advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring follow-up or attention. Ø Exercises effective time management skills and utilizes available resources effectively. Ø Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships that promote a willingness to work with others cooperatively and collaboratively. Ø Conveys information to the appropriate persons accurately, timely, effectively and in a manner that is clearly understood. Ø Observes and practices Infection Control and Universal Precautions in accordance with St. Jose…