Social Worker
Lifespace Communities•Austin, TX
•$59,600 - $81,900•Onsite
About The Position
Querencia at Barton Creek is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring residents receive comprehensive psycho-social support and personalized care. The Social Worker will assess resident needs, participate in care planning, assist with move-in processes, and act as a resident advocate. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors within a supportive and mission-driven organization.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and one year experience in a health care setting, OR Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field and three years’ experience in a health care setting
- Licensed Social Worker required by community and/or state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Assess and document psycho-social needs and pertinent social data about personal and family problems related to resident illness and care, and actions taken to meet resident needs.
- Attend resident care planning meetings and accurately complete social service documentation, including MDS and care plans in a timely manner, in accordance with community policies and procedures, state and federal laws.
- Assist in the inquiry process, move-in coordination, and paperwork completion processes. Conduct tours as needed and follow welcome procedures for all new move-ins.
- Visit all new residents upon move-ins to introduce self, community, and review move-in packet, verify insurance coverage and inform of any extra costs for non-covered services.
- Provide a high level of resident engagement.
- Complete all required documentation pertaining to advance care planning to include assisting with completion of Advanced Directives per regulatory standards and compliance.
- Coordinate with residents, families, team members, and other outside agencies/providers for in-house services as needed and move-out planning activities.
- Act as a resident advocate asserting and safeguarding the human and civil rights of the residents and their families while fostering human dignity and personal worth.
- Provide training and support to departments and team members regarding resident rights.
Benefits
- Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
