Resident-Centric Social Worker & Services Lead

Universityparkhc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Universityparkhc seeks a Social Service Designee to assist in planning, organizing, and evaluating our Social Services Department to meet residents' emotional and social needs. The role involves completing social histories, psychosocial assessments, and interdisciplinary care planning under DSS direction.

The position requires long-term care experience, a social work background, and certification in Social Service Designee.

Qualifications

• Long Term Care experience required.
• Social Work degree preferred.
• Social Service Designee certification required.
• Ability to complete social histories and psychosocial assessments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life.
• Participate in developing facility social work policies under the direction of the DSS.
• Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings under the direction of the DSS.
• Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.
• Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and psychological wellbeing.
• Provide group sessions for residents and families as appropriate to their needs.
• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and referrals for home care services.

Skills

Social work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resident care

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Universityparkhc seeks a Social Service Designee to assist in planning, organizing, and evaluating our Social Services Department to meet residents' emotional and social needs. The role involves completing social histories, psychosocial assessments, and interdisciplinary care planning under DSS direction.

The position requires long-term care experience, a social work background, and certification in Social Service Designee.