Social Worker Specialist - AAC
About The Position
The Social Worker Specialist position is an integral and critical part of the treatment and discharge plan for the patients at Osawatomie State Hospital. Discharge planning begins at day one of hospitalization with the patient's goal being priority. The Social Worker Specialist is responsible for gathering and documenting information in the Social Service Assessment and Discharge plan. This plan details the decisions for the specific discharge plans. Additionally, social workers collaborate with community providers and the patient's significant others to locate resources for discharge. Social workers are the primary liaisons to families as well as the community resources, relaying information to the team in written form as well as verbally. Social Workers coordinate placement of patient to ensure that patients are released to the least restrictive environment possible, without endangering safety. This incumbent works independently in this position, making many decisions on his/her own. The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress. Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.
Requirements
- Must possess a license or temporary license to practice Social Work in the State of Kansas.
- Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services.
- Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with individuals who have psychiatric diagnosis.
Responsibilities
- gathering and documenting information in the Social Service Assessment and Discharge plan
- collaborate with community providers and the patient's significant others to locate resources for discharge
- primary liaisons to families as well as the community resources, relaying information to the team in written form as well as verbally
- coordinate placement of patient to ensure that patients are released to the least restrictive environment possible, without endangering safety
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
