Social Worker

The Legacy Senior Communities; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to lead the Social Services Department. In this pivotal role, you will plan, organize, and implement social service programs that cater to the emotional and social needs of residents. You will collaborate with families and other departments to ensure comprehensive care and support, while maintaining compliance with all relevant guidelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about social work and eager to contribute to a caring community, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the social service programs of the center.
• Participate in discharge planning and develop social care plans.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments.

Skills

Social Work

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Discharge Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed to practice Social Work in Texas

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Full-Time

The Social Worker will help to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Social Services Department in accordance with Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the social service programs of this center.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview resident/families as necessary and in a private setting.
• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible.
• Refer resident/family to appropriate social service agencies when the center does not provide the services or needs of the resident.
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments, as necessary.
• Assist QAPI Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Interview residents, or family members, as necessary, to obtain social history.
• Maintain written documentation in the resident Electronic Health Record (EHR) per facility policy and state and federal guidelines.
• Complete the social services component of the comprehensive assessment for assigned residents per facility policy and state and federal guidelines.
• Coordinates, Implement and schedule the care planning process and oversees the ICT.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the center as required, and as appointed by the Administrator.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related hospital field.
• Must be licensed to practice Social Work in the State of Texas.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Social Worker.
• Knowledge of Skilled Nursing and Long-term Care.