Social Worker: Empower Family-Centered Care (Full-Time)

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University seeks a Social Worker for ECRH Gracewood to provide assessments, active treatment, and transition support for clients. The role includes completing required trainings, data updates, and collaborative case management across campus and community settings.

Responsibilities cover documentation, consent processes, guardianship coordination, and liaison with medical staff. A background check and compliance with privacy policies are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assessments: complete assessments 30‑45 days prior to annual IPP conference, update data and action plans.
• Active treatment: interact/engage with individuals in living areas and on/off campus events.
• Training: complete in‑service and competency training with DBHDD and AU.
• Transition: maintain family preference information, meet with transition management, document in avatar.
• Quarterly and case‑management notes: submit quarterly notes by last day of the month, case‑management notes after meetings or contact.
• DMA‑7: forward DMA‑7 forms to nurse, scan and upload to chart.
• Individuals liaison: follow up on medical staff calls, obtain consent, assist with paperwork, handle visit requests.
• Purchasing/Discarding: procure furniture/equipment per protocol, inventory items.
• Final notes: record death summary and discharge summary in avatar.
• Skilled unit (if applicable): update MDS book monthly, attend QAPI monthly.
• Meetings: leadership meeting once a month, statewide DBHDD monthly, continued habitation weekly, human rights monthly.
• Legal issues: inform appropriate personnel of guardianship changes, assist legal paperwork, coordinate with sheriff’s office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

MSW

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Augusta University seeks a Social Worker for ECRH Gracewood to provide assessments, active treatment, and transition support for clients. The role includes completing required trainings, data updates, and collaborative case management across campus and community settings.

Responsibilities cover documentation, consent processes, guardianship coordination, and liaison with medical staff. A background check and compliance with privacy policies are required.