Social Worker

Lifespace Communities•Upper St. Clair, PA

15d•$56,700 - $77,900•Onsite

About The Position

Lifespace Communities is seeking a talented Social Worker to join their team at Friendship Village of South Hills. This is a part-time position where you will play a crucial role in assessing and addressing the psycho-social needs of residents, ensuring their well-being and advocating for their rights. You will be involved in resident care planning, documentation, coordinating services, and providing support to residents, families, and team members. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and grow your career within a 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.