Social Worker Discharge Planner / Care Coordination Specialist

Life Care Centers of America; Riverview (MI); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Descripción de la vacante

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Social Worker to plan and implement social services for patients, ensuring emotional and social needs are met in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role reports to the Social Services Director and requires licensure eligibility, a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, and 2 years of healthcare social work experience preferred. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (gerontology acceptable) if required by bed count.
• Two (2) years’ health-care social work experience preferred.
• Must maintain an active license in good standing where required by state law.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services programs.
• Act as patient advocate and educate staff on patient rights.
• Chart accurately and timely patient information.
• Assist patients and families with education and financial planning support.
• Coordinate with community agencies and follow up on plans.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and confidentiality at all times.

Conocimientos

Decision making

Confidentiality

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in human services

State license eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: Days

Live the Mission

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Other Requirements;

• Approximately (1) Late Day per month
• Manager On Duty Weekend Rotation as assigned

Position Summary

• The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Reports to Social Services Director

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
• Two (2) years’ experience in health-care social work preferred

Specific Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department
• Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines
• Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc.
• Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs