Social Work - Discharge Planner

St. Ann's Community•Rochester, NY

1d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Join us in caring for the most important people on Earth. We reward hard – working and caring professionals with competitive pay, great benefits and career growth opportunities. The primary purpose of your job is to provide social work services to residents, patients and their families at admission, during placement and at time of discharge and to provide consultation as requested. St. Ann's Community Offers: · Weekly pay · Pay range $21.50 - $26.50/hr. · Paid Sick leave · Discounted Bus and Diaper program for employees and much more!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), gerontology, or equivalent with two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

MSW preferred.
NYS licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews the admission packet with the resident/patient and significant others. The packet includes the admission agreement, resident rights, notification procedures, medical consent form and safety procedures
Orients the resident/patient and significant others to the facility, addressing any needs or concerns regarding the resident/patient adjustment
Provides social work assessments and counseling to assist residents/patients and significant others in their adjustment to the new environment
Assesses resident/patient status including strengths, coping mechanisms, personal goals, progress towards goals, significant relationships, and problem areas
Develops a plan with the ICCP team that addresses the resident’s/patient’s problem areas and goals
Ensures that resident/patient and significant others are involved in the care plan process
Establishes and maintains an on-going relationship with residents/patients and significant others. Assists residents/patients through this relationship to adjust to any medical, social, emotional problems which may arise
Continually assesses the resident’s/patient’s psychosocial strengths and needs and providing counseling, support groups, emotional support and referrals to meet identified needs
Acts as a liaison between the family and St. Ann’s staff, providing supportive services and interpreting policies and procedures
Provides social work input to address psychosocial aspects of all resident/patient care needs such as behavioral issues, psychotropic medication use and physical/cognitive decline
Provides resident/patient and significant others with hospice and grief counseling and support
Provides consultation on complex cases requiring advance level practice skills in assessment and intervention
Provides facilitation to family and resident groups on an ongoing basis
Potentially coordinate student internships.