Senior Social Worker

Position Description:

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime! We are looking for a compassionate Senior Social Worker Your contribution:

Outstanding Service:

Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life

Continuous Improvement:

Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency

Team Collaboration:

Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities

Job Duties:

Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home Ensures timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of the Social Services staff Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals Addresses staff problems and recommends disciplinary actions Interviews and selects staff Oversees clinically appropriate discharge planning to ensure it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholders Monitors Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the Veterans Administration (VA) Works with residents, families, and staff to ensure that veterans/members are treated in accordance with Resident's Rights Assists in projecting department budget working within budget parameters and monitors expenditures Maintains a personal caseload of assigned veterans/members Attends and participates in various meetings and serves on committees Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): CMS, and State regulatory standards Social Services programs and principles of social work Geriatric psychiatric issues Geriatric disease processes Side effects of psychotropic medications Physical and chemical restraints Community resources Governmental policies and programs that affect our clientele Long-term care billing standards MDS system Skills in: Verbal and written communication Counseling Case management Resident assessment Developing care plans Analytical skills Problem solving Supervision and management Ability to: Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels Utilize the facility's IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans Maintain the highest level of confidentiality Selective Preference(s): Master's degree in social work REQURED One year of supervisory experience in a health care setting Experience in long-term care

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners upon placement into position Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a year Required Skills Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Master's degree in social work

Pay:

$33.65 per hour

Work Location:

In person