Social Worker Position Available In Sarasota, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Social Worker position at Life Care Center of Sarasota in Sarasota, FL is a full-time role responsible for planning and implementing social services programs to meet the emotional and social needs of patients. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a human services field, relevant licensure, and two years of healthcare social work experience. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable of social services practices and maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors.
Job Description
Social Worker
Life Care Center of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL Employment Status:
Full-Time Shift:
Day (Weekdays)
Position Summary
The Social Worker plans,anizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
s to Social Services Director
Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (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 (see State law)
Two (2) years’ experience in health-care social work preferred
Specific Requirements
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelineserning social services functions in the post-acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department
Perform proficiently in all applicablepetency areas
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and followpany policies including harassment andpliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct andpletes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriatepliance training
Essential Functions
Plan,anize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines
Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
Chart appropriately and timely
Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison withmunity agencies, etc.
Follow-up to evaluatepliance with social services programs and patient plans
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs
An Equal Opportunity Employer
