Social Worker (Designee, BSW or MSW)

Avera • Pierre, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker is accountable for enhancing residents’ quality of life by providing direct social work services and counseling to residents and families in a skilled and long-term care setting. The position accepts a designee, BSW, or MSW. A BSW must have a Bachelor of Social Work and be licensed in South Dakota; an MSW must have a Master of Social Work and be licensed in South Dakota. BSW candidates are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus and the Avera student loan repayment program; MSW candidates are eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus and the program.

The role coordinates resident admissions and discharges, supports residents and families with resources and care planning, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team. The Social Worker also completes documentation and assessments, supports quality improvement activities, and provides backup support to activities and skills rehabilitation social services. The position is based at Avera Maryhouse and works the day shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• The individual must be able to work the specified hours and perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement.
• Work effectively in a team environment and coordinate workflow with other team members.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a related field.
• One to three years of experience in long-term care social services.
• For the BSW pathway: Bachelor of Social Work and South Dakota licensure; eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus and Avera student loan repayment program.
• For the MSW pathway: Master of Social Work and South Dakota licensure; eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus and Avera student loan repayment program.

Responsibilities

• Visit with residents, families, and prospective residents and families; respond to facility inquiries, give tours, refer individuals to the Department of Social Services for financial assistance, and follow up.
• Coordinate long-term care admissions and discharges, notify involved departments and parties, and obtain necessary information.
• Formulate plans that address psychosocial, population-specific, and cultural needs; attend at-risk meetings and involve residents and families in planning.
• Provide resource information to residents and families.
• Communicate and cooperate with the multidisciplinary care team regarding resident care in skilled and long-term care settings.
• Document assessments, care plans, and MDS assessments accurately and on time.
• Complete denials and expedited reviews.
• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining resident dresser drawers and closets; order clothing and shop for residents as needed.
• Provide backup support to activities and skills rehabilitation social services.
• Prioritize and organize assigned work to complete it in a timely manner.
• Schedule care conferences and appointments with residents and families.
• Attend patient care conferences, write care plans, and explain care plans to residents and families as requested.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and maintain knowledge of the department’s QI indicators.
• Maintain confidentiality and work effectively with team members to coordinate workflow.
• Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA standards.

Benefits

• PTO available on day one for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.
• BSW candidates are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus and Avera student loan repayment program.
• MSW candidates are eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus and Avera student loan repayment program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED