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