Social Worker- Part Time

Frederick Living•Upper Frederick Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Living has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future. Discover Frederick Living's benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™. Part Time- 20 hours per week- 8:00am-4:00pm. Candidates will have flexibility in their work schedule to the extent that they can successfully perform the required duties of the position. Experience based rates $26.00-$30.00/hour. At Frederick Living the Social Worker develops, implements and evaluates the social service program for skilled nursing while providing excellent customer service to residents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services
Experience in a Skilled Nursing environment preferred
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrates respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships
Availability to work occasional odd hours or weekends

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a Social Service Program for Cedarwood that meets all state and federal guidelines.
Complete MDS, person-centered care plans and social service documentation in a timely manner.
Coordinate hairdresser, vision, dental, podiatry and audiology services.
Review and update social service policies and procedures annually and as needed.
Assist in issuing Medicare and insurance cut letters, in coordination with RNAC.
Serve as the resident advocate including being the Grievance Official for Cedarwood.
Coordinate resident and family/representative care conferences in cooperation with the RNAC.
Assist with insurance reviews and obtaining authorizations as needed.
Perform a variety of services for meeting the psychosocial and personal needs of residents and families, such as assisting with initial adjustment, subsequent changes, trauma informed care assessment, and crisis management.
Financial/insurance counseling and assist with the medical assistance application process.
Oversee discharge-planning process.
Assist NHA and DON with investigation of abuse allegations.
Complete and maintain MA 401’s and PASRR’s for collaboration with UMR reviews.
Abide by the organization’s code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
Perform other duties as required