Social Worker - LBSW

Bluestem Communities Management•McPherson, KS

20d

About The Position

The Cedars is looking for an LBSW to join our team! Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits! At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits: Health and insurance Health, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available) AFLAC products Voluntary life insurance Financial wellness 401(k) plan with company match Gradifi student loan payment program Payactiv : Early access to earned wages Company-paid benefits Group term life and AD&D insurance Short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time off and perks Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays Bluestem Wellness Center membership Meal discounts at our dining locations Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our Careers page today! Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Social Worker is to plan, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Social Service Department in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations/standards, and as directed by the Executive Director, to assure the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of residents are maintained. The Social Worker is responsible/accountable for the overall social services program of the facility

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen [18] years of age
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work
Must be licensed by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Must be able to deal tactfully with staff, residents’ families and general public
Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule

Nice To Haves

Prefer one-year experience in Long-term Care setting

Responsibilities

Provide overall direction of Social Services Department for Healthcare and Assisted Living.
Work with Senior Living Advisors Team (SLAT) to assess new admissions to health care
Oversee the quarterly Comfort Matters training for all current newly hired staff
Maintain social history on each resident
Maintain budget and supplies
Identify medically related social/emotional/spiritual needs of residents
Remain current with State, Federal and local regulations and standards
Attend Care Plan meetings, complete MDS on time, and assist with P.O.C.
Attend meetings as assigned, such as Medicare, management, etc.
Review resident rights with residents and staff each year
Oversee the admission and discharge process and maintain records per facility policy
Complete resident assessments as required
Document interactions with residents
Organize and attend monthly Resident Council meeting for Healthcare
Investigate and maintain log of resident complaints and grievances
Provide resident/responsible person with resident rights, DPOA, loving will, DNR forms as needed
Assist with investigation of all complaints of abuse, neglect, and/ or exploitation
Maintain monthly social progress notes
Assist in scheduling appointments for mental health services
Attend continuing education to keep license current
Assist as needed to have area-wide social service meetings
Assist as needed with activities
Complete new admit paper work with resident and/or families
Complete PASSARS upon admit and on an as needed basis