Festus Manor is seeking a social worker to join our team!
Job Summary
THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE SOCIAL WORKER POSITION IS TO ENABLE THE FACILITY TO IDENTIFY THE MEDICALLY RELATED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS: THIS POSITION ACTS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMMING. THIS POSITION ALSO PROMOTES RESIDENTS’ POTENTIAL DURING THEIR STAY AND COLLABORATES WITH MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND RESIDENT IN PREPARATION FOR DISCHARGE.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in pre-admission and admission process with residents, as needed, as back-up to our Admissions Department personnel. Duties to include providing tours, signing of paperwork, etc.
Interview Clients and families to determine financial status and need for Medicaid assistance.
Assist families in applying for clients' Medicaid (ICP) approval. Attend annual review for Medicaid eligibility if families unable to attend.
Assist facility bookkeeper in tracking and reporting status of Medicaid Applications/Approvals.
Assist Social Services Director, as needed, with interviewing residents, families to obtain relevant past and present social histories, including past behaviors, adjustments, and lifestyles.
Documents progress and updates plans of care at interdisciplinary conference, as needed.
Assist residents and families with adjustment to admission to facility by providing oneone-one counseling and/or group discussions.
Help Social Services Directory with planning of post discharge services and follow-up care.
Maintain effective communication with residents, families, health care professionals and facility staff.
Assist residents and facility in any situation, as needed.
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Job Skills & Qualifications
Festus, MO