Social Worker

Rivergate Terrace•Riverview, MI

About The Position

The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs to ensure that patients’ medically related emotional and social needs are met in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role acts as a patient advocate, supports patients and families through education and assistance, and works with staff and an interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker reports to the Social Services Director.

Requirements

Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state if required by state law, and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment; this requirement is not applicable in Hawaii.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, which may include gerontology, if working in a facility with 120 or more beds, subject to state law.
Knowledge of social services practices and procedures and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to perform proficiently in applicable competency areas.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift 20 pounds from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 pounds, and push or pull 20 pounds.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Adherence to company policies, confidentiality requirements, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct, including completion of mandatory compliance training.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in health-care social work preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, and implement a social services program that meets patients’ medically related social and emotional needs and complies with applicable State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines.
Act as a patient advocate and educate staff regarding patient rights.
Complete charting appropriately and on time.
Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, and liaison with community agencies.
Follow up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Implement and interpret social services department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others; protect confidential information; and follow company policies and compliance requirements.