SOCIAL WORKER - SENIOR

State of Arizona • Phoenix, AZ

29d • $65,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime! We are looking for a compassionate Senior Social Worker. Your rewards: Incomparable Benefits: Our program provides the opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime. Meaningful Work: Your dedication will directly enhance the lives of veterans and their family members, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve. Professional Growth: You will engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS). Your contribution: Outstanding Service: Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities

Requirements

• Knowledge of Veterans Administration, CMS, and State regulatory standards
• Knowledge of Social Services programs and principles of social work
• Knowledge of Geriatric psychiatric issues
• Knowledge of Geriatric disease processes
• Knowledge of Side effects of psychotropic medications
• Knowledge of Physical and chemical restraints
• Knowledge of Community resources
• Knowledge of Governmental policies and programs that affect our clientele
• Knowledge of Long-term care billing standards
• Knowledge of MDS system
• Skills in Verbal and written communication
• Skills in Counseling
• Skills in Case management
• Skills in Resident assessment
• Skills in Developing care plans
• Skills in Analytical skills
• Skills in Problem solving
• Skills in Supervision and management
• Ability to Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
• Ability to Utilize the facility's IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans
• Ability to Maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners upon placement into position
• Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Ability to drive a vehicle in the course of conducting State business and possession of a current, valid, state-issued driver's license
• Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a written statement from a physician, physician's assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in social work
• One year of supervisory experience in a health care setting
• Experience in long-term care

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home
• Ensures timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process
• Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of the Social Services staff
• Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals
• Addresses staff problems and recommends disciplinary actions
• Interviews and selects staff
• Oversees clinically appropriate discharge planning to ensure it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholders
• Monitors Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law
• Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the Veterans Administration (VA)
• Works with residents, families, and staff to ensure that veterans/members are treated in accordance with Resident's Rights
• Assists in projecting department budget working within budget parameters and monitors expenditures
• Maintains a personal caseload of assigned veterans/members
• Attends and participates in various meetings and serves on committees

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees