Social Worker

Seaside Rehabilitation•Portland, ME

About The Position

Seaside Skilled Rehabilitation Center is hiring a Social Worker to support residents’ emotional and social well-being and coordinate individualized care. The role assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the Social Services Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Under the direction of the Director of Social Services and/or Administrator, the Social Worker ensures residents’ medically related emotional and social needs are met and maintained on an individual basis. The Social Worker is responsible for social service functions on an assigned unit and works alongside a social service assistant, who provides most long-term-care social service needs. The role leads discharge planning, MDS completion, Level of Care and Rehab/UR meetings, APS referrals, admission contracts, and interdisciplinary care planning. Flexible shifts are available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or another social science from an accredited university.
Current Maine Social Work license.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, problem-solve, take responsibility, and adapt to changing needs with independence, flexibility, and good judgment.
Excellent references and successful completion of the Maine State Background Check are contingencies of a job offer.
The State of Maine requires COVID-19 vaccination.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care and skilled care experience.
Genuine experience with and desire to provide services for people, especially elderly and chronically ill people.

Responsibilities

Oversee unit-based social service functions.
Complete the social service sections of the MDS, develop and implement social service care plans, and conduct admission and ongoing assessments.
Coordinate comprehensive discharge planning for residents in accordance with policy guidelines.
Manage Rehab/UR meetings and required documentation.
Keep admission contracts and addendums current for skilled and long-term-care residents.
Serve on the Level of Care committee and assist residents with MaineCare applications.
Ensure referral assessments and Mod Vs are current and lead APS referrals on the unit.
Facilitate family meetings and collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, activities, and management to meet resident needs.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with peers and residents.
Follow professional standards, applicable regulations, productivity guidelines, and attendance policies; maintain resident confidentiality; and pursue ongoing education to keep licensure and job knowledge current.