KC - Social Services Designee/Social Worker (Full-Time)

McCrite Plaza•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Social Services Designee/Social Worker provides psychosocial support to residents and families coping with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. The role advises family caregivers, educates and counsels residents, and refers residents to other services. It coordinates and leads care plan meetings that promote health and address barriers to healthcare. The position reports to the Administrator and works hours set by the Administrator, including evenings and weekends as necessary. The role assesses and documents residents’ social and emotional needs, completes the social-service portions of the MDS and Comprehensive Care Plan within required timelines, and participates in admissions and discharge planning. It also serves as a liaison to social, health, and community agencies and coordinates family and community resources to address financial needs and support emotional security. The Social Services Designee/Social Worker must comply with applicable federal, state, and company policies and regulations. The position primarily operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment and computer software to record, store, and analyze resident information. It also interacts with residents, families, and staff in varied conditions, remains alert to resident safety, and may be exposed to infectious diseases, including Hepatitis B viruses. Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Degree from an approved Social Work program (bachelor’s or master’s).
Licensed by the Kansas Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Ability to understand, observe, and enforce infection-control procedures related to facility services.
Ability to observe facility safety policies and procedures and recognize potential physical, chemical, and electrical hazards, taking corrective action as appropriate.
Ability to understand and enforce the Exposure Control Plan; the position involves occupational exposure risk to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious material.
Ability to safeguard the privacy of residents’ health information.
Ability to speak and read English and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, residents, and staff.
Ability to use computers and the designated facility computer system proficiently.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and exerting sustained force to draw, drag, or tug objects.
Poised, professional demeanor and positive attitude; resourcefulness, initiative, and adaptability to changing workplace requirements and needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a similar working environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, participate in, and facilitate care plan meetings.
Explain residents’ rights to residents and their representatives.
Develop one-on-one relationships with residents and families as needed for counseling.
Meet with residents and families to discuss feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental, environmental, or physical limitations.
Document interactions with residents and families in assessments and care plans as required by state standards.
Assess and document residents’ social and emotional needs.
Complete the social service portion of the MDS within 14 days of a resident’s admission.
Document the social care component of each resident’s Comprehensive Care Plan within 7 days of MDS completion, as identified by the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in resident admissions and understand and implement the pre-admission screening process.
Complete discharge plans in accordance with facility discharge policy.
Act as a liaison with social, health, and community agencies.
Refer residents to social, health, and community agencies and document referral results in resident records.
Coordinate family and community resources to address financial needs and promote emotional security.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Use computers and software to record, store, and analyze resident information; operate copy, fax, and printer machines.
Attend staff meetings, in-service classes, and committee meetings as assigned or required.
Perform other related duties as directed by the Administrator.