SOCIAL WORKER - SENIOR
Arizona State Government
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Job summary
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services in Flagstaff is seeking a compassionate Senior Social Worker to supervise social services and ensure high-quality care for veterans and their families. The role includes overseeing assessments, discharge planning, and staff supervision.
The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and remote work options for eligible roles. A Master’s in Social Work and active license are required, with preference for long-term care experience.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work required or preferred.
- Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
- Experience in long-term care and supervisory role desired.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organises, and supervises the social services program at the Arizona State Veteran Home.
- Ensures timely completion of assessments and documentation per regulations and policies.
- Oversees discharge planning and Medicare notice compliance.
- Supervises staff and conducts performance appraisals.
- Participates in meetings and committees and manages departmental budget.
Skills
Education
Job description
2100 North Gemini Drive
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!
We are looking for a compassionate Senior Social Worker.
Your rewards:
- Incomparable Benefits: Our program provides the opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime.
- Meaningful Work: Your dedication will directly enhance the lives of veterans and their family members, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.
- Professional Growth: You will engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).
Your contribution:
- Outstanding Service: Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
- Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home
- Ensures timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures
- Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process
- Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met
- Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of the Social Services staff
- Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals
- Addresses staff problems and recommends disciplinary actions
- Interviews and selects staff
- Oversees clinically appropriate discharge planning to ensure it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholders
- Monitors Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law
- Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the Veterans Administration (VA)
- Works with residents, families, and staff to ensure that veterans/members are treated in accordance with Resident’s Rights
- Assists in projecting department budget working within budget parameters and monitors expenditures
- Maintains a personal caseload of assigned veterans/members
- Attends and participates in various meetings and serves on committees
Knowledge of:
- Veterans Administration, CMS, and State regulatory standards
- Social Services programs and principles of social work
- Geriatric psychiatric issues
- Geriatric disease processes
- Side effects of psychotropic medications
- Physical and chemical restraints
- Community resources
- Governmental policies and programs that affect our clientele
- Long-term care billing standards
- MDS system
Skills in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Counseling
- Case management
- Resident assessment
- Developing care plans
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Supervision and management
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
- Utilize the facility's IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Master’s degree in social work
- One year of supervisory experience in a health care setting
- Experience in long-term care
- Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners upon placement into position
- Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Ability to drive a vehicle in the course of conducting State business and possession of a current, valid, state-issued driver's license
- Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact recruiting@azdvs.gov for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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