Part-Time Geriatric Social Worker | Flexible Hours & PTO

Garden Spot Communities; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401with employer match

Referral Bonus Program

Compassion and Relief Fund

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Frederick Living seeks a part-time Social Worker to develop, implement and evaluate the social service program for skilled nursing residents. This role emphasizes resident advocacy and compassionate, person-centered care.

The position supports timely MDS/documentation, coordination of services, and collaboration with the RNAC and care teams. Competitive hourly pay and PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services required.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Social Service Program for Cedarwood that meets all state and federal guidelines.
• Complete MDS, person-centered care plans and social service documentation in a timely manner.
• Coordinate hairdresser, vision, dental, podiatry and audiology services.
• Review and update social service policies and procedures annually and as needed.
• Assist in issuing Medicare and insurance cut letters, in coordination with RNAC.
• Serve as the resident advocate including being the Grievance Official for Cedarwood.
• Coordinate resident and family/representative care conferences in cooperation with the RNAC.
• Assist with insurance reviews and obtaining authorizations as needed.
• Perform a variety of services for meeting the psychosocial and personal needs of residents and families, such as assisting with initial adjustment, subsequent changes, trauma informed care assessment, and crisis management.
• Financial/insurance counseling and assist with the medical assistance application process.
• Oversee discharge-planning process.
• Assist NHA and DON with investigation of abuse allegations.
• Complete and maintain MA 401’s and PASRR’s for collaboration with UMR reviews.
• Abide by the organization’s code of conduct in the performance of their duties.
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Empathy & compassion

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services

Job description

Frederick Living seeks a part-time Social Worker to develop, implement and evaluate the social service program for skilled nursing residents. This role emphasizes resident advocacy and compassionate, person-centered care.

The position supports timely MDS/documentation, coordination of services, and collaboration with the RNAC and care teams. Competitive hourly pay and PTO are offered.