Social Worker

Otterbein SeniorLife•Jackson, MS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Social Worker is to create an environment in the home that provides opportunity for the community members to enjoy the highest possible quality of life and provides psychosocial support to residents, families, and partners, which will enhance the quality of life for residents and will promote the health of the intentional community of home. The Social Worker will know each resident and their family, including a psychosocial profile of the resident and an understanding of the family members and dynamics. They will participate in care planning for resident needs, assure that out-of-facility activities are available to residents, and understand and complete MDSs timely and accurately. This role also involves leading the Grievance Committee, hearing resident concerns, and following up on them timely. The Social Worker will understand the ability to complete investigations with the assistance of the Executive Director, provide annual education on Abuse, Neglect, and Misappropriation, and issue NOMNC and ABN information, allowing for the appeal process. They will support and encourage social work interns as needed and include families in the planning process. Understanding the process for Medicaid Waiver and helping support transitions of care is also a key responsibility. The Social Worker will evaluate the effectiveness of programs and activities, provide weekly support to each level of care (Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Nursing), and complete PAS/RR and LOCs on admission. Documentation will be in accordance with the organization’s policies. The role also includes completing admission assessments, coordinating resident discharges, coordinating care conferences, and performing any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Recognize the autonomy and dignity of all residents.
Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for residents.
Understand how to place decision-making in the hands of the residents whenever possible and appropriate.
Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to resident care and emergencies.
Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-directed work team.
Post-secondary education preferred.
MI Licensed Social Worker.
2 years related work experience preferably in a nursing home setting.

Responsibilities

Create an environment that provides opportunity for the highest possible quality of life.
Provide psychosocial support to residents, families, and partners.
Know each resident and their family, including a psychosocial profile and understanding of family dynamics.
Participate in care planning for resident needs.
Ensure out-of-facility activities are available to residents.
Complete MDSs timely and accurately.
Lead the Grievance Committee, hearing resident concerns and following up on them timely.
Complete investigations with the assistance of the Executive Director.
Provide annual education on Abuse, Neglect, and Misappropriation.
Issue NOMNC and ABN information and allow for appeal process.
Support and encourage social work interns as needed.
Include families in the planning process.
Understand the process for Medicaid Waiver and help support transitions of care.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and activities.
Provide weekly support to each level of care in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Nursing.
Complete PAS/RR and LOCs on admission.
Document in accordance with the organization’s policies.
Complete admission assessments.
Coordinate resident discharges.
Coordinate care conferences.
Perform any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work