Social Worker, Philadelphia County
About The Position
Social Worker needed for temporary position working 20 hr/week in Philadelphia County. We are seeking a Social Worker to provide social services support in a long-term care setting. In this role, you will complete psychosocial assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and connect residents and families with community resources. You will assist with discharge planning, Medicare and Medicaid applications, financial assistance, transportation needs, and insurance or billing concerns while maintaining accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. The Social Worker will advocate for resident rights, educate residents and families on advance directives, address grievances, participate in care plan and quality improvement meetings, and ensure residents' emotional and psychosocial needs are met.
Requirements
- BSW is required
- Strong knowledge of social service regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in healthcare
- Prior experience in long-term care
- Prior experience in residential settings
Responsibilities
- Complete psychosocial assessments
- Develop individualized care plans
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams
- Connect residents and families with community resources
- Assist with discharge planning
- Assist with Medicare and Medicaid applications
- Assist with financial assistance
- Assist with transportation needs
- Assist with insurance or billing concerns
- Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance
- Advocate for resident rights
- Educate residents and families on advance directives
- Address grievances
- Participate in care plan and quality improvement meetings
- Ensure residents' emotional and psychosocial needs are met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
