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Social Worker

Shoreside Health & Rehab

Social Worker

Miami, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description:

    The social worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

    Responsibilities:

    • Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations
    • Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life
    • Participate in developing facility social work policies
    • Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others
    • Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation
    • Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents
    • Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure
    • Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and the community at large
    • Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs
    • Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident’s stay in the facility

    Requirements/Qualifications:

    • LSW, LCSW, or LICSW in the state employed

    • Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred

    • The nursing home social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques.

    • Must have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.

    • Education

      Entry Level (0-2 years)

    • Experience

      Bachelors Degree

    Benefits/Perks:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life Insurance
    • Retirement Savings

    Location:

    Miami, FL