Senior Social Worker

S R International•Phoenix, AZ

7h•$33•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime! Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO. Local Only Candidates - Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. - AS A REMINDER - Candidates must be local at time of submission, and available for in person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made. We are looking for a compassionate Senior Social Worker.

Requirements

Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners upon placement into position
Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a year
Knowledge of CMS, and State regulatory standards
Knowledge of Social Services programs and principles of social work
Knowledge of Geriatric psychiatric issues
Knowledge of Geriatric disease processes
Knowledge of Side effects of psychotropic medications
Knowledge of Physical and chemical restraints
Knowledge of Community resources
Knowledge of Governmental policies and programs that affect our clientele
Knowledge of Long-term care billing standards
Knowledge of MDS system
Skills in Verbal and written communication
Skills in Counseling
Skills in Case management
Skills in Resident assessment
Skills in Developing care plans
Skills in Analytical skills
Skills in Problem solving
Skills in Supervision and management
Ability to Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
Ability to Utilize the facility's IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans
Ability to Maintain the highest level of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work
One year of supervisory experience in a health care setting
Experience in long-term care

Responsibilities

Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life
Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities
Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home
Ensures timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process
Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met
Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of the Social Services staff
Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals
Addresses staff problems and recommend disciplinary actions
Interviews and selects staff
Oversees clinically appropriate discharge planning to ensure it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholders
Monitors Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law
Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the Veterans Administration (VA)
Works with residents, families, and staff to ensure that veterans/members are treated in accordance with Resident’s Rights
Assists in projecting department budget working within budget parameters and monitors expenditures
Maintains a personal caseload of assigned veterans/members
Attends and participates in various meetings and serves on committees