Social Worker/Discharge Planner 43 bed SNF

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Mercer Island, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for identifying the social, psychological, spiritual and emotional strengths and needs of residents and the provision of services to meet such needs for all residents on assigned units, thus alleviating the trauma associated with nursing home placement. This position has the responsibility for assuring compliance with the Resident’s Bill of Rights, the Patient’s Self-Determination Act as well as meeting the requirements of the State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures on a continuing basis. This position cooperates with other facility disciplines in the carrying out of responsibilities and assuring that the needs of the residents that live at our 43 bed skilled nursing facility located in Mercer Island on the shores of Lake Washington are being met in a pleasant working atmosphere.

Requirements

Graduate with a BA or BSW degree in the fields of Social Work, Psychology or Sociology.
Licensed by State Board of Social Work
Genuine interest and concern fore senior adults and who supports the overall mission of Covenant Retirement Communities.
Ability to communicate (written and verbally) in English with residents, families and staff.
Two years experience in geriatric social work.
A warm, outgoing personality who is able to establish and maintain effective relationships, is sensitive to people and their needs, is non-judgmental and able to accept people of all races, cultures, creeds and ethnic groups.
Ability to promote the continued growth and development of each person to their full potential.
Ability to organize work and follow through on assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Must be Ability to work within standard policies and procedures.
Understand and follow all regulatory and corporate policies related to confidentiality of the resident’s medical, financial and personal information.

Nice To Haves

Membership in MNH-SWA is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assess the psycho-social strengths and needs of residents on the unit to which the social worker is assigned.
Develop and maintain a social history, which becomes a part of the resident’s permanent medical record.
Provide intensive and/or continuing counseling services to residents and families on assigned nursing unit during the adjustment period of placement and thereafter as needed.
Assist in orientation of families to the facility.
Attend and facilitate family conferences, discharge conferences and patient care conferences.
Maintain an awareness of community resources.
Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies.
Coordinate discharge planning, transfers and room changes of residents for whom it is appropriate.
Serve as an advocate for residents, including those instances in which appointment of a legal conservator, guardian, durable power of attorney or trustee is appropriate.
Complete required documentation, including MDS and quarterly summaries.
Serve as a member of the admissions committee.
Participate in other committees and attend meetings, which have a direct impact on quality care for residents.
Assist as needed in marketing the facility to prospective residents, their families and the community at large.
Maintain communication and positive working relationships with referral sources.
Demonstrate an attitude of customer service in all situations.
Develop and facilitate education/support groups as requested.
Complete necessary social service paperwork on admission and/or as needed, i.e. PSDA. Residents Bill of Rights, facility policies and electronic submission of MDS data, etc.
Provide in-service education on PSDA requirements advance directives, resident’s rights, etc.