Conduct discharge planning and community referrals
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 incumbent must assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being while coordinating activities with other departments.
The position requires maintaining confidentiality of all resident care information and reporting 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
Conduct discharge planning and community referrals
Maintain confidential resident progress notes
Provide Medicare/Medicaid financial assistance info
Nice-to-have
Develop good working rapport with agencies
Participate in orientation and training programs
Assist in department budget development
Handle emotional problems and family stress
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)
One year supervised social work experience in healthcare
State social work licensure (LSW, LMSW, LCSW) if required
Completion of mandatory in-service trainings including HIPAA
Ability to read procedure manuals and perform basic math