Resident Advocate & Social Services Designee – Daily Pay

CommuniCare Health; Charles Town (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Employer Match

Job summary

Willow Tree Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family, is seeking a Social Services Designee in Charles Town, WV for a full-time role. LSW preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with prior social services experience in a long-term care environment.

You will advocate for residents, coordinate with direct caregivers, report grievances to the Director of Social Services, and help meet residents' psychosocial needs with confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• LSW preferred for the role.
• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in social services in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with direct caregivers to assure participation in programs/services benefiting residents' psychosocial well-being.
• Report grievances and complaints and make necessary oral/written reports to the Director of Social Services.
• Serve as the resident’s advocate, ensure needs are met, and monitor changes and report to the RN Charge Nurse.
• Provide information to the Director of Social Services to help solve residents' problems and meet their needs.
• Improve quality of services and activities, increasing opportunities and choices for residents.
• Work with the activity department to involve family members and guests in activities where possible.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident/family information.
• Perform general social services duties.

Education

LSW Preferred

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Willow Tree Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family, is seeking a Social Services Designee in Charles Town, WV for a full-time role. LSW preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with prior social services experience in a long-term care environment.

You will advocate for residents, coordinate with direct caregivers, report grievances to the Director of Social Services, and help meet residents' psychosocial needs with confidentiality and professionalism.