Social Service Worker

Bethesda Health Group; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b plan

Daily pay

Bonuses

Holiday pay

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, Rx

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group in Kirkwood, Missouri seeks a social service professional to provide person-centered social work for residents in a long-term care setting.

The role involves coordinating with physicians, families, and staff to address social needs and advocate for residents’ rights.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of growth and development with a geriatric focus.
• Ability to document in writing and electronically.
• Experience in long-term care social service preferred.
• Certification as Social Service Designee by State preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides goal-oriented group and individual social services for residents.
• Assists residents and families with Medicaid applications and paperwork.
• Participates in care planning and admission processes with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensures charting and documentation are completed timely and accurately.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Geriatric care understanding

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in social work (preferred)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you’ll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

Participates in providing goal-oriented and appropriate group and/or person-centered sessions designed to meet the social service needs of all residents. Helps in addressing resident and family issues and acts as a resource to residents who are adjusting to a long-term care environment. Maintains availability to the residents in time of need, adjustments, lost articles, and concerns that they may want addressed. Participates in the planning of effective individualized social service programming through written assessment, multi-disciplinary treatment participation, and completion of required documentation. Ensures that charting is completed. Maintains resident rights through social service observation and assessment, while ensuring advance directives are reviewed upon admission and updated annually. Ensures that all residents are aware of the Resident Rights and have received a copy upon admission. In collaboration with interdisciplinary team, addresses needs of residents and family members within scope of practice. Develops relationships with residents and family members and addresses concerns professionally and in a timely manner. Provides social service assessments upon admission and for residents who have been hospitalized. Obtains new medical treatment form as needed and signed by resident’s representative. Assists resident’s representative with mail, paperwork, and Medicaid application as necessary. Aids in scheduling appointments for residents with physicians and outside needs. Follows up with resident’s representative in regard to scheduling of appointments and appropriate transportation. Works in conjunction with interdisciplinary team for addressing all residents’ needs. Contributes in the completion of admission, quarterly and annual notes to meet residents’ physical and emotional needs. Participates in Resident Care Plan meetings. Addresses issues of resident’s strengths and weaknesses and the social service needs of each resident in written form to aid in development of appropriate care plan. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in social work preferred
• Must have knowledge of growth and development and show expertise for geriatric population
• Certification as a Social Service Designee by State preferred
• One year experience in long-term care social service department preferred
• Previous geriatric and social work experience preferredAbility to perform necessary documentation in writing and electronically
• Manual dexterity and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment

Pay range : $16.08 - $25.24 per hour

Category: Social Work