Social Worker MSW

Life Care Centers of America; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks a Social Worker to plan, organize, and implement social services that address patients' medically-related emotional and social needs, in line with laws and Life Care standards. Reports to the Social Services Director and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred candidates have a Bachelor's in a human services field and 2 years of health-care social work experience; Hawaii may have specific licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, required for facilities with 120+ beds or per state law.
• Must maintain active license if required by state (Hawaii may not require).
• Two years of health-care social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services programs meeting patient social/emotional needs.
• Act as patient advocate; educate staff on patient rights.
• Chart accurately and timely; coordinate with families and community agencies.

Skills

Decision making

Social services knowledge

Policy compliance

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer