Position Description

Position Title:

Social Worker

Department:

Care Management

Reports To:

Director of Care Management

Classification:

Exempt or Non-Exempt

Revision Date:

March 2019 Position Overview

Care Management:

Provides social services to residents of Havenwood Heritage Heights under the supervision of the Director of Care Management and in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.

Compliance Statement:

Complies with all company policies. Reports instances of wrong doing, illegal and unethical behavior that occur at Havenwood Heritage Heights promptly to the Vice President of Human Resources or the President/CEO. Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Safety:

1.Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and Havenwood Heritage Heights' safety policies and rules. Must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to the appropriate supervisory or management personnel. 2.Attends all mandatory in-services. 3.Wears all appropriate protective equipment (PPE) if and when in a situation that such equipment is warranted. 4.Uses proper body mechanics at all times. 5.Wears seatbelts when involved in all HHH related travel. 6.Complies with, supports and enforces Havenwood Heritage Heights' policies involving all safety procedures to also include the proper use of body mechanics, mechanical lifts and infection control.

Care Management:

1.Provides social services to residents in assigned Havenwood Heritage Heights Community (HHH). Responsible for discharge/transfer planning as well as participating in care planning for all assigned cases in the Havenwood Heritage Heights Community. Serves as a contact and a resource to the family members of residents that they are assigned. Rev. 3/2019 1 2.Provides back up coverage for Health Services Center Admissions coordinator and other Social Workers as assigned. 3.Assesses assigned residents for psycho-social needs, and works with the Finance office to determine financial payor source. 4.Advocates for Resident Rights, promoting empowerment and self-determination while enabling resident to receive needed care. 5.Complies with all state and federal documentation regulations and Havenwood Heritage Heights' policies and procedures regarding documentation. 6.Promotes and maintains good working relations and communications with customers, internal and external. Competencies

• Relational and Emotional Intelligence
• Communication proficiency
• Resident focus / Resident Rights
• Discretion
• Emergency Procedures
• Ethical practice
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Medical Social Work
• Thoroughness
• Documentation Skills
• Time Management
• Assessment Skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• QAPI
• Organizational skills
• Collaboration and teamwork skills Qualifications and Skills
• Masters in Social Work and a solid body of knowledge in Medical Social Work (Exempt).
• BSW with three to five years' experience in a health care setting required (Non-Exempt).
• Excellent assessment, observation and documentation skills necessary.
• Ability to work autonomously and to develop a clear understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to the social worker's field of practice is expected.
• Must be able to work well with others in an interdisciplinary team effort.
• Code of Social Work Ethics and resident confidentiality are core values from which all work must emanate.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required to sit regularly; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Must have the ability to communicate through verbal and written word between themselves, staff, residents Rev. 3/2019 2 and visitors. Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to ambulate and move equipment, set up chairs and tables for in-services. Required to wheel carts and carry clothing and personal items (fewer than ten pounds). Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Protection of HHH Assets and Resources Havenwood Heritage Heights' assets are to be used for your job and should be protected. Company assets are meant for business and not personal use. We all have a responsibility to protect and safeguard company assets from loss, theft, misuse, and waste. These assets include, but are not limited to; the Havenwood Heritage Heights name, company provided credit cards, our various computers, laptops, cell phones, and ancillary equipment; software and software licenses, copy machines and other office equipment, electronic media, and technology. You should use company assets and funds for legitimate and authorized business purposes. Company property should never be used for personal gain, and you should not allow Company property to be used for illegal activities. If you become aware of theft, misuse or waste of our assets or funds or have any questions about your proper use of them, you should feel free to speak with the Human Resources department. Misappropriation of Company assets is a breach of your duty to the Company and may be an act of fraud against the Company. Taking company property from our facilities without permission is regarded as theft and could result in the termination of your employment. In addition, carelessness or waste of Company assets may also be a breach of your duty to the Company and could result in dismissal. All Company Assets are to be delivered to the Company promptly when your employment ceases, or at any other time that the Company requests. Signature I have read the job description and understand all of the requirements, functions and duties of the position.