Social Svcs Asst HCC

PruittHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Kentucky is seeking a Social Services professional to assist the Social Services Director with day-to-day activities within the long-term care setting. You will coordinate care, ensure compliance with state/federal laws, and advocate for residents’ rights.

Responsibilities include maintaining social work policies, managing caseloads, and collaborating with the Behavior Management Program to meet psychosocial needs. Prior experience in social work is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in social work.
• Degree in Social Work or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Services Director with day-to-day activities in social services.
• Coordinate care and services with residents, family, staff, and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain and apply social work policies reflecting regulations.
• Respond to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues with assessments and referrals.
• Maintain social services caseload as assigned.
• Consult with Behavior Management Program to meet psychosocial needs.

Skills

Social work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Social Work degree preferred

Job description

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists the Social Services Director with the day-to-day activities of social services within the building assigned. In accordance with the company policy and all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations and professional guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Possesses and demonstrates working knowledge and ability to apply standards of professional social work practice in long term care setting.

Develops and maintains social work policies and procedures reflecting current professional standards and philosophy of care consistent with State and Federal regulations.

Communicates directly with residents, family, staff, interdisciplinary team members and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, improve organization and implementation of plans of care to maintain a high quality of care.

Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.

Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents’ rights.

Possesses thorough knowledge and understanding of quality improvement processes as well as emergency and safety requirements.

Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.

When necessary or assigned, maintains a social services caseload; providing social services to residents as required.

Consult on a regular basis with the facility’s Behavior Management Program to ensure that the program is properly implemented and functioning to meet the psychosocial needs of the resident.

Able to understand and follow written and verbal directions.

Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times.

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and disaster protocols.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete projects within the allotted time and within the allotted budget.

Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional projects as assigned.

Maintain skills and knowledge through continuing education Applies information to job responsibilities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (1) year experience in social work.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

A degree in Social Work or related field is preferred.

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