Social Services Worker

Cascades at Port Arthur•Port Arthur, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hello, Cascades at Port Arthur in Port Arthur, TX is actively looking to hire a full-time Social Services Worker. At Cascades at Port Arthur, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care. We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes. Job Description: The Social Services Worker is responsible for assisting residents to manage their everyday emotional, mental, and psychosocial needs: Advocate for resident needs and rights Maintains contact with family, in consultation with the resident, to report on changes in health, goals, discharge planning Makes referrals and obtain services from outside entities, e.g., talking books, absentee ballots, etc. Assists residents with financial and legal matters, e.g., Social Security, VA, referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements Builds relationships between residents and staff and teaches staff how to understand and support resident's individual needs. Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences and develop plan of care to ensure that special social service needs are met Assists in resolution of grievances as voiced by resident, family, responsible party, or ombudsman Completes Social Service Assessment Discharge Planning Documents all identified social service problems with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals Manage other Social Services staff as required

Requirements

Bachelor's in social work.
Masters preferred
Licensed in the State of Texas (LBSW or LMSW) or willing to take the test to become licensed
One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting
Experience completing electronic medical records

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred

Responsibilities

Advocate for resident needs and rights
Maintains contact with family, in consultation with the resident, to report on changes in health, goals, discharge planning
Makes referrals and obtain services from outside entities, e.g., talking books, absentee ballots, etc.
Assists residents with financial and legal matters, e.g., Social Security, VA, referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements
Builds relationships between residents and staff and teaches staff how to understand and support resident's individual needs.
Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences and develop plan of care to ensure that special social service needs are met
Assists in resolution of grievances as voiced by resident, family, responsible party, or ombudsman
Completes Social Service Assessment Discharge Planning
Documents all identified social service problems with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals
Manage other Social Services staff as required