Resident Advocate Social Worker (Part-Time)

Lifespace Communities; Upper St. Clair (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 56,700 - 77,900; Part time

Job summary

Friendship Village of South Hills in Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania, is seeking a part-time Social Worker to assess psycho-social needs, attend care planning meetings, complete social service documentation, and support move-in activities for new residents.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in social work with one year healthcare experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with three years’ healthcare experience, and LICSW licensure as required by state regulations.

Qualifications

• MSW required with one year experience in a health care setting, OR
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field and three years' experience in a health care setting
• Licensed Social Worker required by community and/or state regulations

Responsibilities

• Assess and document psycho-social needs and pertinent social data about resident illness and care, and actions taken to meet resident needs
• Attend resident care planning meetings and complete social service documentation, including MDS and care plans in a timely manner
• Assist in inquiry process, move-in coordination, and paperwork completion; conduct tours and review move-in packet
• Visit all new residents upon move-ins to introduce self and review move-in packet; verify insurance coverage and inform of extra costs for non-covered services
• Provide a high level of resident engagement
• Complete documentation for advance care planning and assist with Advanced Directives per standards
• Coordinate with residents, families, team members, and outside agencies/providers for in-house services and move-out planning
• Advocate for residents’ rights and foster dignity and personal worth
• Provide training and support to departments regarding resident rights

Skills

Social Work

Healthcare

Communication

Education

Master's degree in social work (CSWE accredited)

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field

Job description

Friendship Village of South Hills in Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania, is seeking a part-time Social Worker to assess psycho-social needs, attend care planning meetings, complete social service documentation, and support move-in activities for new residents.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in social work with one year healthcare experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with three years’ healthcare experience, and LICSW licensure as required by state regulations.