Social Service Designee

GENERAL FUNCTION

: To provide assistance to the LSW/Social Service Director in providing social services for residents and families. Salary $16.50-$28.00 based on experience.

Pay Rate:

$16.50-$20.00

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide social services to residents and their families under the direction of licensed social worker to help with adjustment process, identifying social and emotional needs, problem solving and financial issues. Assist LSW in gathering information from the residents/family members to assist with the completion of the Integrated Personal Services Assessment and MDS and its components. Assist with discharge planning process by assisting licensed social worker with arranging community resources, alternative placement, etc. Attend Care Conferences as directed by the LSW Assist LSW with any other case management tasks deemed necessary to the Department. Fulfill basic documentation requirements for social services. Assist (after training) in the BIMS and the

PHQ-9 QUALIFICATIONS

Employees considered for this position must be approved by the LSW and the facility administrator. Ideal candidates will be a STNA or eligible and have experience in long term care. Excellent communication skills