Social Worker Designee

Bethany St. Joseph•Westby, WI

11d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Team That Feels Like Family At Norseland Nursing Home, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a community. We provide high-quality, compassionate care to our residents, and we’re looking for a dedicated Social Worker Designee who wants to make a real difference every day.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited university with a minimum of a BA or BS in Social Work or similar discipline.
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Compassionate, patient-centered approach

Nice To Haves

Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred (not required)

Responsibilities

Provides process for resident admissions and readmissions that include: Coordination with nursing service, Complete and accurate gathering of resident information and timely dissemination of same to departments that need to know. Payer source to be identified. Procedures for admission at any time of day
Provides resident advocacy and develops advocacy roles for staff
Maintains a close working relationship with the Director of Nursing to better ensure the delivery and coordination of quality care and service to the residents.
Assists residents and/or families with financial and legal matters.
Be aware of Medical Assistance, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare policies and criteria for eligibility.
If necessary, referrals will be made to appropriate agencies in cases which the facility cannot serve.
Processes Level I and Level II screens timely, route and log information required.
In conjunction with nursing, completes resident POLST forms.
Perform general clerical duties including managing incoming and outgoing mail.