Licensed Master Social Worker - Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator
About The Position
Based in Syracuse, NY, the Nursing Home Surveyor/Complaint Investigator will assist with the surveillance and investigation activities related to nursing homes (long-term care). These activities are mandated to evaluate facility performance and monitor the quality of care and services provided. In this role you will participate as a member of an interdisciplinary survey/investigation team to review allegations of abuse and neglect, perform surveillance activities/tasks at nursing homes (long term care)/Transitional Care Units (TCUs), and Adult Day Health Care Programs (ADHCP) to determine compliance with the requirements of participation; prepare written reports of investigative findings and prepare Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) within required time frame, using Principles of Documentation; participate in emergency surveys at Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF's); participate in State monitoring during Immediate Jeopardy situations; as well as other duties.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
- Current New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in a medical facility, preferably a nursing home, required.
- Ability to obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) certification within 12 months of employment, required.
- Ability to travel to an on-site location.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of experience performing nursing home surveillance activities, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in surveys or complaint investigations, including allegations of abuse and neglect, and perform surveillance activities/tasks at nursing homes (long-term care) to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Produce written documentation and draft a Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) within the required time frame, using Principles of Documentation.
- Assess compliance with the Plan of Correction within the required time frame.
- Complete data entry in federal and state reporting databases as required.
- Participate in state monitoring during immediate jeopardy situations.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Testify in administrative hearings as needed.
- Adhere to DOH work schedules.
- Adhere to DOH and IPRO policies and procedures.
- Travel to onsite locations according to work schedule
Benefits
- Temp to Perm eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
