Social Worker (Designee, BSW or MSW)

Avera Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1 for eligible hires

Employer matching retirement up to 5%

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Maryhouse in Pierre, SD is seeking a social worker to enhance residents' quality of life by providing direct social work services and counseling to residents and families. This role supports admissions, care planning, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Eligible for BSW or MSW, with sign-on bonuses and loan repayment programs. Regular day shift and a supportive environment focused on Moving Health Forward for patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent is required.
• Associate's in related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in long term care social services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visits with families and residents, gives tours, and refers to Department of Social Services for financial assistance.
• Coordinates admissions and discharges for long term care; notifies departments and gathers information.
• Formulates psycho/social plans, includes residents and families in planning, and provides resource information.
• Communicates with multi-disciplinary care team and documents assessments, care plans, and MDS assessments.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining resident spaces; supports activities and rehab social services.
• Prioritizes workload and schedules care conferences with residents and families; participates in care planning.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and upholds CARE standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Associate's in related field (preferred)

Job description

Location

Avera Maryhouse

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$20.75 - $44.00

Position Highlights

• This position will accept a designee, BSW or MSW.
• BSW - Eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus and Avera student loan repayment program! Requirements - Bachelors of Social Work and Licensed in SD
• MSW - Eligible for a $7,500 sign on bonus and Avera student loan repayment program! Requirements - Masters of Social Work and Licensed in SD

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for enhancing the resident's quality of life providing direct social work service and counseling to residents and families.

What you will do

• Visits with families, residents, prospective residents/families inquiring about facility, gives tours, and refers to Department of Social Services for financial assistance and provides follow-up.
• Coordinates admissions and discharges for long term care. Notifies all departments and parties involved, obtaining necessary information.
• Formulates plans to meet psycho/social/population specific and cultural needs, attends at risk meetings and includes residents and families when formulating plan. Provides resource information to residents and their families.
• Communicates and cooperates with multi-disciplinary care team regarding resident care in the skilled and long term care setting documenting assessments, care plans, and MDS assessments in an accurate and timely manner. Completes denials and expedited reviews.
• Assists in cleaning, organizing and maintaining resident dresser drawers and closets regularly. Orders resident clothing as needed and shops for residents as needed. Provides back up support to activities and skills rehab social services.
• Prioritizes and organizes assigned workload to facilitate completion of work in a timely manner.
• Schedules care conferences and appointments with residents and families. Attends patient care conference, writes care plans, and explains care plans to residents/families as requested.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and has knowledge of the department's QI indicators.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

High School or GED Equivalent

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Associate's in related field
• 1-3 years Experience in long term care social services

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].