Part-Time Social worker - Flexible Schedule - Cura of Melrose

Cura Health•Melrose, MN

About The Position

Cura of Melrose is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated part-time Social Worker or Social Services Designee to join its interdisciplinary care team. The role supports the psychosocial well-being, dignity, and quality of life of residents by identifying individual needs, providing support and resources, contributing to care and discharge planning, and advocating for residents’ preferences and rights. The position is 16–24 hours per week. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and committed to resident-centered support throughout each resident’s stay. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, professional handling of sensitive situations, and a passion for supporting residents and families are important. Cura of Melrose describes its environment as supportive and team-oriented, with collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning valued.

Requirements

Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, staff, and outside providers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, healthcare, or a related setting preferred.
Knowledge of resident rights, psychosocial needs, discharge planning, and community resources.
Knowledge of HIPAA and applicable state and federal long-term care regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete required psychosocial assessments and documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal requirements.
Identify residents’ psychosocial, emotional, behavioral, and social needs and develop appropriate interventions and approaches.
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and advocate for resident preferences, goals, dignity, and quality of life.
Provide support, education, and resources to residents and families throughout admission, stay, discharge, and transitions of care.
Assist with discharge planning and help residents and families identify appropriate services, equipment, resources, and placement options.
Assist with admissions and transitions into the facility to promote a positive resident and family experience.
Serve as a resource for residents and families regarding resident rights, advance directives, healthcare decision-making, and available services.
Assist residents and families with adjustment to long-term care, changes in health status, grief, loss, and other psychosocial concerns.
Participate in resident and family meetings and help address concerns, grievances, and care-related questions.
Monitor residents for changes in psychosocial well-being and communicate concerns to appropriate interdisciplinary team members.
Support behavioral health needs and collaborate with nursing, providers, and other disciplines regarding appropriate interventions and services.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Assist with required assessments, care plan documentation, and other Social Services documentation.
Promote and protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, choice, and self-determination.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable federal, state, local, and facility requirements.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, resident-centered initiatives, and interdisciplinary meetings.
Maintain professional communication with residents, families, staff, providers, and outside agencies.
Promote a culture of compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and resident-centered care.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Social Services department and residents’ overall needs.