This role is responsible for assisting in the planning, developing, and directing of social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents
Job Summary
This role is responsible for assisting in the planning, developing, and directing of social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.
The position requires coordinating social service activities with other departments and obtaining resources from community agencies to ensure resident well-being.
Employees must maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and report any suspected incidents of fraud or unauthorized disclosure.
Matching Summary
This role is responsible for assisting in the planning, developing, and directing of social service programs to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of residents.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Assist in social service program development
Coordinate with medical and nursing staff
Manage discharge planning and community resources
Maintain confidential resident health records
Provide emotional support to residents and families
Nice-to-have
Prior long-term care experience preferred
Develop rapport with community agencies
Participate in staff orientation and training
Assist in department budget development
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)
One year supervised social work experience in healthcare
State social work licensure if required by law
Completion of mandatory in-service trainings including HIPAA