Long-Term Care Social Services Specialist

PruittHealth; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Social Services professional to support the Social Services Director in a long-term care setting. The role focuses on applying professional social work standards, coordinating care with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to improve plans of care and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities include developing policies aligned with current regulations, advocating for residents' rights, and responding to behavioral/psychiatric needs with assessments and

Qualifications

• Possesses and demonstrates working knowledge of professional social work in long term care.
• Develops social work policies reflecting current standards and regulations.
• Communicates with residents, families, staff, and leaders to coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Applies standards of professional social work in a long term care setting.
• Develops and maintains social work policies reflecting current standards.
• Coordinates care with residents, families, staff and interdisciplinary team.
• Advocates for residents' rights and maintains dignity in interactions.
• Responds to behavioral/psychiatric issues with assessments and referrals.
• Maintains a social services caseload as required.
• Consults with the facility's Behavior Management Program to meet psychosocial needs.
• Follows written and verbal directions with honesty and integrity.
• Understands emergency and disaster protocols; prioritizes responsibilities.

Skills

Social work practice

Communication

Advocacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Degree in Social Work or related field (preferred)

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Social Services professional to support the Social Services Director in a long-term care setting. The role focuses on applying professional social work standards, coordinating care with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to improve plans of care and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities include developing policies aligned with current regulations, advocating for residents' rights, and responding to behavioral/psychiatric needs with assessments and