Social Worker (Designee, BSW or MSW)

Avera St. Mary's; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% employer retirement match

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera St. Mary's is seeking a social services professional to support families and residents in our long-term care facility. This role includes tours, admissions coordination, and referrals for financial assistance, with a focus on psycho-social care planning and family engagement.

The position requires a BSW or MSW and SD licensure; sign-on bonuses and loan repayment programs are available depending on degree. Day shift, regular hours, and strong teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• BSW or MSW with SD license status
• High school diploma or GED required (see education)
• Licensed in SD or eligible to obtain license

Responsibilities

• Visits with families and residents, provides tours and assists with financial aid referrals.
• Coordinates admissions and discharges for long-term care and communicates with departments.
• Develops psycho-social plans addressing residents' and families' needs and attends risk and care planning meetings.
• Documents assessments, care plans, and MDS data accurately and timely; participates in QA activities.
• Attends care conferences, explains care plans to families, and supports care team workflow.

Education

BSW (Social Work)

MSW (Social Work)

Job description

Location and Details

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.

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 hand-on training and mentorship.

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accommodation Contact

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].

Employee Experience

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.