About this role
Definition of Position: This position requires good interpersonal skills, and the ability to
communicate clearly with others. Respond to the emotional
needs of residents through regular visits, and social group work.
Provide support to residents families.
Licensure/Accreditation: Licensed Social Worker in the State of Alabama .
Other Requirements: Knowledge of state/federal regulations for Social Service in a long
term care facility, and continued education seminar participation in
related areas.
- Receive admission material, and gather appropriate medical and social information. Participate in In-Home or In-Hospital pre-admission assessments when needed.
- Obtain, and document complete and relevant social histories on all residents. Document Social Service contacts, and intervention in resident chart. Develop Social Service Care Plans and goals for each resident. Update progress notes as mandated by state/federal requirements.
- Provide consultation, support, and on-going contact with residents, families, and staff. Provide individual support services to residents on a regular basis. Be available for, and become involved in crisis intervention when needed.
- Insure that communication is maintained between hospital and facility staff during resident hospitalization pertaining to resident status and readmission.
- Contact families regarding resident problems, resident personal needs, transfers,
and change of level assessment.
- Develop a working team approach with all levels of personnel, maintaining professionalism at a management level. Participate in multi-disciplinary patient care conference to help develop a team approach in meeting the residents needs.
7. Serve on committees, and attend meetings, i.e., department head meetings, etc.
8. Participate in the Family Council Meetings held quarterly.
- Serve as discharge coordinator, and assist residents, and families to find community support services, or alternative living arrangements if needed.
10. Provide In-Service training to all relevant personnel regarding residents rights, to
help ensure residents are treated with respect, dignity, death/dying advance
directives, and other pertinent education to enhance the staffs knowledge and ability
in meeting residents psychosocial needs.
11. Keep lines of communication current, and flowing at all times, to all facility personnel,
Residents, families, and community.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Definition of Position: This position requires good interpersonal skills, and the ability to
communicate clearly with others. Respond to the emotional
needs of residents through regular visits, and social group work.
Provide support to residents families.
Licensure/Accreditation: Licensed Social Worker in the State of Alabama .
Other Requirements: Knowledge of state/federal regulations for Social Service in a long
term care facility, and continued education seminar participation in
related areas.
- Receive admission material, and gather appropriate medical and social information. Participate in In-Home or In-Hospital pre-admission assessments when needed.
- Obtain, and document complete and relevant social histories on all residents. Document Social Service contacts, and intervention in resident chart. Develop Social Service Care Plans and goals for each resident. Update progress notes as mandated by state/federal requirements.
- Provide consultation, support, and on-going contact with residents, families, and staff. Provide individual support services to residents on a regular basis. Be available for, and become involved in crisis intervention when needed.
- Insure that communication is maintained between hospital and facility staff during resident hospitalization pertaining to resident status and readmission.
- Contact families regarding resident problems, resident personal needs, transfers,
and change of level assessment.
- Develop a working team approach with all levels of personnel, maintaining professionalism at a management level. Participate in multi-disciplinary patient care conference to help develop a team approach in meeting the residents needs.
7. Serve on committees, and attend meetings, i.e., department head meetings, etc.
8. Participate in the Family Council Meetings held quarterly.
- Serve as discharge coordinator, and assist residents, and families to find community support services, or alternative living arrangements if needed.
10. Provide In-Service training to all relevant personnel regarding residents rights, to
help ensure residents are treated with respect, dignity, death/dying advance
directives, and other pertinent education to enhance the staffs knowledge and ability
in meeting residents psychosocial needs.
11. Keep lines of communication current, and flowing at all times, to all facility personnel,
Residents, families, and community.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.