Impactful Social Worker — Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Champion Care; Oak Creek (WI); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Medical Suites at Oak Creek is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to support residents and families through transitions, advocate for individual needs, and coordinate services in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

You will complete psychosocial assessments, develop care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and assist with discharge planning and community referrals to improve recovery and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin social work certification or licensure in good standing (CSW, APSW, CISW, or LCSW).
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field, with Wisconsin credential requirements.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospital social work, or healthcare settings preferred.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, care coordination, resident rights, and community resources.
• Familiarity with MDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and nursing home regulations preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate approach focused on dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Responsabilités

• Complete social histories and psychosocial assessments to identify residents’ strengths, preferences, support systems, and needs.
• Develop and update individualized social services care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate discharge planning beginning at admission, including referrals to community resources, home health services, and other appropriate supports.
• Provide emotional support and help residents and families adjust to admission, changes in health, and transitions in care.
• Participate in care conferences and communicate with residents, families, representatives, and healthcare partners.
• Advocate for resident rights, dignity, choice, and person-centered care.
• Assist with advance care planning resources, appropriate guardianship referrals, and access to financial or community assistance.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation and assigned Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments.
• Help address resident concerns and connect individuals with appropriate behavioral health and other specialized services.
• Support staff education on the social and emotional needs of residents.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Organization

Documentation

Problem-solving

Compassionate approach

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Wisconsin social work license/certification (CSW/APSW/CISW/LCSW)

Description du poste

The Medical Suites at Oak Creek is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to support residents and families through transitions, advocate for individual needs, and coordinate services in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

You will complete psychosocial assessments, develop care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and assist with discharge planning and community referrals to improve recovery and quality of life for residents.