A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Social Worker Rehab at Shannondell - 3.1 Norristown, PA Job Details Full-time 6 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Report writing Microsoft Excel Customer service Working with geriatric patients Employee relationship building English Geometry Human Services Algebra Productivity software Bachelor of Arts Technical Proficiency Geriatrics Full Job Description
JOB TITLE
Social Worker SUMMARY:
The Social Worker will be responsible to manage the day to day aspects of the Social Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This summarizes the major essential duties and responsibilities regularly performed and normally assigned to this position. Listed below are the duties in descending order of importance and are as clear and specific as possible. Other duties may be assigned. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Manage a smooth discharge plan for all residents that begins on day of admission with other departments Manage care conferences and coordinate department schedule and family attendance Complete MDS / Care Plans for Social Service sections Coordinate all insurance last covered day dates, provide appeal rights to residents/family members and assist with the insurance appeal process, if needed Complete clinical Social Service assessment on all admissions timely Coordinate and maintain all code status records for residents in appropriate locations Assist resident and family members to ensure that all customer service needs are met Ensure that Durable Medical Equipment (DME) needs are taken care of prior to d/c Ensure that Home Health Services are arranged for all d/c's
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, preferable degree in Social Work or Human Services with related internship. Minimum of or one to two years' related experience and/or training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete, variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, etc.) Familiar with telephone and various office equipment.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent communication and relationship building skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Ability to work calmly in a fast paced and quick changing environment.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to push a minimum of 200 pounds for a minimum of 200 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated office setting. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quite (private office) to moderate (business office with computers ad office equipment, light traffic).
OSHA EXPOSURE RISK CATEGORY
Level II. Work environment involves limited physical risks or hazardous conditions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude toward customer service and have a genuine interest in geriatric care and uphold the philosophy of the community.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
