Social Worker

GreenField Health and Rehab Center is looking for a dedicated full time Social Worker for our Skilled Nursing Facility! Social Worker | Pay & Perks! Referral Program $$ Competitive wages, based on experience Tuition Reimbursement Premier Child Daycare Onsite Free Access to Employee Wellness Center/Gym Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time Personal Time Paid Life Insurance and Pension Uniform Allowance Free Parking Social Worker | Role & Responsibilities Conducts an initial psychological assessment and interview with the resident and family to evaluate the appropriateness of placement and identify the need for special services. Interprets the residents' rights to residents' families and staff, act as an advocate for residents rights.' Advocating for the resident with personal and social problems, and problems involved with institutionalization. Facilitates needed communication with other disciplines on behalf of the residents, including Medical, Nursing, Dietary, Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Services. Coordinates and monitors needed available services for individual residents to assure optimum level of emotional, physical and psychological well-being and independence based upon educational background. Involves the resident, other disciplines and Administration as appropriate regarding matters such as bed retention, room change, transfer and discharge. Interprets residents' needs and behaviors and extends professional intervention to all levels of staff suggesting positive approaches, such as alternative to the use of restraints and psychotropic drugs. Initiates and facilitates small group meetings of residents, family and staff directed at a fuller understanding of the institutionalized resident and fuller joint participation in improving the residents' emotional and physical well-being. Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and team conference. Provides assistance and support to residents' family members. Arranges for residents and families to meet with Department of Health surveillance staff as necessary. Participates as requested by residents, in the organization and ongoing functioning of the resident councils. Being available at varying schedules, including weekends and evenings, as necessary and requested. Coordinates and facilitates the referral of residents for needed and requested services and outside resources not available in the facility. Organizing bereavement counseling for roommates, families and other affected individuals. Proper documentation of progress notes are to be completed on a timely basis in accordance with government regulations and facility policy. Attendance at inservices, workshops and seminars, where appropriate. Participation and attendance at Social Service meetings and family council meetings. Assistance with inservice training to staff as related to the Social Service Department. Works with the Social Work consultant in order to enhance the department, facility and quality of life of the residents. Health education for residents, families and significant others. Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by Administration or the Director of Social Services. Adheres to dress code policy at all times. Adheres to time and attendance policy at all times. Practices safe work habits and follows all safety procedures of the facility. Assures the safety, security, and wellbeing of our residents nlpp Social Worker | Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or in a related field and has experience in a health care setting. Geriatric experience preferred. EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. .