long term care social worker

Heritage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

<div>Join our team at Heritage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as a Social Worker!
Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services
Part-time opportunity available 
Salary: $25-$35/hr.
Responsibilities of Social Worker:<ul><li>
Focus on Long Term Care, Care Planning and Family Meetings</li><li>
Evaluate patients (existing, new and prospective) based on their needs and limitations</li><li>
Address patient concerns and goals while maintaining constant communication with the patient as well as a case manager</li><li>
Build rapport with patients and their families</li><li>
Coordinate care with PT departments</li><li>
Develop care plans for patients</li></ul> 
Qualifications of Social Worker:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required. Master&rsquo;s degree is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 1+ years' experience as a social worker in a healthcare-related setting. Experience within a nursing home or rehabilitation center is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.</li><li>
Communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.</li></ul> 
Benefits for Social Worker:<ul><li>
Tuition reimbursement</li><li>
Employee referral bonus</li><li>
Health, vision, and dental benefits</li><li>
401(k) with match</li><li>
Employee engagement and culture committee</li><li>
Company sponsored life insurance</li><li>
Employee assistance program (EAP) resources</li></ul> 
 Join our team at Heritage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 100-bed Sub-Acute, and Long-Term Care facility where compassion and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our facility is thoughtfully designed with beautiful common spaces, creating a welcoming, home-like environment not only for our residents but also for our staff. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. 
 
Here, you'll be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that prioritizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture of appreciation. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, inclusive setting, we would love for you to grow your career with us. 
The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.</div>

Social Worker

Appello Health and Wellness Clinic

We are seeking talented and experienced full-time Social Workers who spend 100% of their time providing resident care in long-term care health facilities. The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience working with the geriatric population. Our goal is to reinvent the long-term care experience through innovative training programs for our Social Workers that encourage a dynamic and effective interpersonal relationship between residents, families, and service providers.In this role, you will provide meaningful care to residents through providing cognitive behavioral therapy. Additionally, you will aid residents and families in the Advance Care Planning process and serve as a palliative care resource.Become part of a team that is focused on improving the quality of care and overall healthcare experience for the resident and their family, join us for a rewarding and fulfilling career where you will make a difference everyday by enriching the lives of others.Primary Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct resident assessments of psychosocial and living needs</li><li>Identify individual social and emotional needs of residents</li><li>Develop plan for client services oversight and coordination</li><li>Participate in Advance Care Planning meetings with residents, family, and staff; Integrate goals discussed into clinical approach with resident</li><li>Provide emotional support and counselling to palliative care residents and their families</li><li>Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure treatment of the social and emotional needs of the resident</li><li>Collaborate with nursing staff and facility leadership</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required)</li><li>A clinical background in geriatric, adult, or family medicine specialty</li><li>Past experience working in a nursing home or with seniors in other clinical settings</li></ul>This is a unique full-time Exempt position with Excellent Benefits and competitive Salary based upon experience and qualifications.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Medical Specialty:<ul><li>Geriatrics</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote - Multiple locationsBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>nursing home or geriatric patient: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Clinical Social Worker license (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: On the road

Geriatric Long-Term Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker

FMOL Health

<div>The Social Worker provides medical social work services to patients and families in the acute care setting in the Care Management Department. This includes psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, linkage to community resources, collaboration with other treatment team members, and/or supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we offer you much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As a Catholic hospital, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Clinical Practice and Care Management
<ul><li>Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process.
</li><li>Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization.
</li><li>Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan.
</li><li>Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician.
</li><li>Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high quality health and wellness services provided by the department.
</li><li>Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. Provides 24 hour on-call coverage for the center on a rotating basis as scheduled and manages any crisis issues that occur.
</li><li>Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high quality health and wellness services by the department.
</li></ul></li><li>Documentation
<ul><li>Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations.
</li><li>Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions.
</li><li>Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities.
</li><li>Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
</li><li>Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information, and completes billing forms and writes letters and reports as indicated in a timely manner.
</li><li>Develops high quality and appropriate instructional materials for cardiac rehabilitation patients in an effort to facilitate patient recovery and promote overall patient wellness.
</li></ul></li><li>Communication, Partnership and Collaboration
<ul><li>Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing.
</li><li>Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers.
</li><li>Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
</li><li>Actively participates in treatment team activities.
</li><li>Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods.
</li></ul></li><li>Professional Development
<ul><li>Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors.
</li><li>Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals.
</li><li>Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management.
</li><li>Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.
</li><li>Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving.
</li><li>Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff.
</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned or requested.</li></ul></li></ul></div>
 <div>LCSW Minimum Requirements:
Education: Master's Degree
Experience: some previous social work experience
Licensure: Current Louisiana State Board of Social Workers License LCSW</div>
 <div>Our Lady of the Lake is uniquely capable of caring for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. Our family of services includes:
<ul><li>An 988-bed hospital and the area&rsquo;s only Level II Trauma Center
</li><li>A freestanding Children's Hospital
</li><li>A 545-provider care network covering more than 40 specialties
</li><li>Two free-standing emergency rooms&mdash;Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and Our Lady of the Lake North
</li><li>A network of nearly 15 urgent care clinics
</li><li>Outpatient imaging and surgery centers
</li><li>Assumption Community Hospital
</li><li>Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
</li><li>Our Lady of the Lake Ascension , a 78-bed, community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services to Ascension Parish and surrounding areas
</li></ul>We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. A part of FMOL Health, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.</div>

Social Worker 3 - LCSW Diff Care Management Lake Main Campus

August Healthcare

<div>Purpose of Your Job Position

The Social Service Assistant will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics along with strict adherence to government regulations. The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity in accordance with the Federal Regulations, the requirements of this State, and policies and goals of the facility. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Delegation of Authority

As Social Service Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Function

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In fulfilling the primary duties and responsibilities, the nursing home Social Service Assistant shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents. The following is a listing of those duties in accordance with current professional Social Work practice standards.

Administrative

1. Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility&rsquo;s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations. Keep informed of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Social Services Director (&ldquo;Director&rdquo;) or Administrator.

2. Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others/responsible parties.

3. Must adhere to all HIPAA requirements.

4. Understand and meet all government requirements for Social Service documentation.

5. Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents.

6. Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

7. Assist in implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

8. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies, as necessary or as may be directed.

9. Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning Social Services interventions.

10. In the absence of the Director, assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Social Service Department.

Advocacy/Resident Rights

1. Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.

2. Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations and programs that affect nursing home residents.

3. Provide information to residents/families/responsible party as to Medicare and Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.

4. Ensure that all residents upon admission have an accurate Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) and that the record is updated and maintained as needed with change in resident condition.

5. Communicate and coordinate assistance with Medicaid applications as needed.

6. Ensure that all new residents/family/responsible party on admission have been given resident rights.

7. Issue and ensure proper notice is given and procedure is followed including time frames, for Notices of Medicare Non Coverage, Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice and Transfer and Discharge Notices.

8. Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written or oral report to the Director and Administrator indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow facility&rsquo;s established procedures.

9. Review with the resident/responsible party the resident&rsquo;s advanced directives/code status on admission, quarterly, and with changes in condition.

10. Educate the resident and responsible party regarding rights related to advanced directives. Assist the resident/responsible party and coordinate with nursing and the Attending Physician the resident/responsible party regarding the resident&rsquo;s wishes and expectation for advanced directives/code status.

11. Assist the resident in completing Health Care Proxies, Durable Power of Attorney, and Living Wills.

12. Utilize the state designated orders for life sustaining treatment, i.e. DMOST, POLST, MOLST, and facility forms as directed by the Administrator and Medical Director.

13. Educate the resident/responsible party and the interdisciplinary care team on resident&rsquo;s bed hold rights in accordance with the regulations specific to Federal and State guidelines.

14. Coordinate resident room changes including documentation in the resident&rsquo;s medical record that the resident and responsible party if applicable were notified of the room change and accepting of the room change, the reason for the room change and documentation that the resident&rsquo;s roommate was also notified of receiving a new roommate.

15. Assess and provide support for adjustment to a new room and/or new roommate.

Clinical Assessment and Care Planning

1. Complete a social history, complete relevant sections of the Resident Assessment Instrument, MDS, and CAA Summary, and Social Services evaluations for all residents.

2. Communicate any significant changes in a resident&rsquo;s condition based on MDS assessments, observation, documentation, and critical thinking.

3. Complete psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs.

4. Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate interventions.

5. Ensure that all Social Services personnel are aware of the Care Plan and that Care Plans are used in providing daily Social Services to the resident.

6. Ensure that all charted progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident&rsquo;s response to the service.

7. Review nurses&rsquo; notes to determine if the Care Plan is being followed. Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Services.

8. Coordinate with the resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary team regarding referrals for Hospice/Palliative Care.

9. Review the clinical dashboard daily for due and outstanding User Defined Assessments (UDAs), Care Plan reviews, draft notes, and high-risk progress notes.

Clinical
Therapeutic and Behavioral Interventions

1. Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long- term care facility, including their social, emotional, psychological needs and are Care Planned appropriately.

2. Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others/responsible party to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate Social Service Agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.

3. Provide support groups for residents/family members/significant others/responsible party as appropriate to their needs,

i.e. dementia, substance abuse, grief and loss, etc.

4. Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident&rsquo;s stay in the facility.

5. Coordinate referrals for mental health services for the residents while in the nursing home in accordance with the mental health resources available at the facility, i.e. in house psychiatry, psychology, clinical social work, outpatient psychiatry, telemedicine services.

6. Review mental health consults for recommendations related to behavioral interventions and update the resident&rsquo;s Care Plan appropriately.

7. Update the resident&rsquo;s Care Plan for changes in psychotropic medications per MD orders.

8. Communicate appropriately and timely with the responsible clinician and follow the facility protocol for monitoring self-harm in response to residents with suicidal ideation, for example thoughts that the resident would be better off dead or hurting themselves in some way.

9. Communicate appropriately and timely with the responsible clinician and follow the facility protocol for monitoring homicidal ideation.

Clinical
Discharge Planning

1. Maintain written and verbal communication on resident discharges to the community with the Interdisciplinary Team.

2. Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident&rsquo;s return to the community, i.e. Home Health Care Agency, Area on Aging, community Social Services Agencies, etc.

3. Complete and audit the status of Section Q referrals and referrals to the Local Contact Agency.

4. Make referrals for durable medical equipment for the resident&rsquo;s needs in the community, i.e. hospital bed, oxygen, wheel chair, shower chair, rolling walker, etc.

5. Coordinate referrals for outpatient services including outpatient rehabilitation, mental health follow up, primary care physician appointments and other consults that are assessed as needed by the Attending Physician and Interdisciplinary Team, i.e. cardiology, pulmonology, dialysis, wound care, etc.

6. Ensure that Transition of Care Booklets are completed timely, and are provided to the resident/family/responsible party/healthcare coach as well as PCP and community agencies as indicated and as approved by the resident/ responsible party.

7. Provide telephone follow up contact with the discharged resident and/or responsible party within 24-72 hours post discharge.

8. Maintain accurate record of the discharge follow up call.

9. Communicate with the Interdisciplinary Team and the Home Health Care Agency as needed regarding any needs that were discussed by the resident/responsible party during the post discharge follow-up call.

Clinical
Therapeutic Leave of Absence

1. Communicate with the resident, the family/responsible party and interdisciplinary team regarding requests for therapeutic leaves of absence (LOA).

2. Assist in ordering necessary equipment for LOA, i.e. portable oxygen.

3. Coordinate the assessment for caregiver training needs for the LOA.

4. Document in the resident&rsquo;s medical record the purpose of the LOA, the location, the length of time, and method of transportation.

5. Assist in planning for transportation needs for the LOA.

6. Communicate with the Interdisciplinary Team and resident/responsible party regarding allotted days for the therapeutic leave of absence in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Education

1. Educate the staff regarding the psychosocial needs of the residents and their families/significant others/responsible party regarding the needs of aging and disability.

2. Educate staff regarding cultural diversity and each staff member&rsquo;s importance when caring for residents.

3. Educate staff regarding resident rights and how to recognize and prevent abuse, neglect and maltreatment.

4. Educate residents and families/significant others/responsible party regarding their rights and responsibilities, effective problem solving and the extent of community, health and Social Services that are available to them, including those necessary for effective discharge planning.

5. Supervise students assigned to Social Services in accordance with the respective school guidelines and monitor and document the progress of their work.

Committee Functions
<ul><li>Serves on, prepares for, participates in, and attends various committees of the facility including Daily clinical meeting, daily case management, resident care conference, weekly utilization review, weekly risk management, and monthly Quality Assurance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate and schedule Rapid Recovery Meetings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to Social Services.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in resident or group council meetings, as requested, and provide support services to such council.</li></ul>

Personnel Functions
<ul><li>Maintain an excellent working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate Social Services to assure that daily Social Services can be performed without interruption.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Make daily rounds to assure that social services personnel are performing required duties, and to assure that appropriate Social Service procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility and the residents. Report problem areas to the Director and/or Nursing Home Administrator.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility&rsquo;s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Complete ambassador rounds and check list daily as directed by the Administrator.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in concierge program for greeting new residents as scheduled by the Administrator.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in the Manager on Duty Program.</li></ul>

Staff Development
<ul><li>Attend and participate in Continuing Educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure that all Social Services personnel attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.).</li></ul>

Safety and Sanitation
<ul><li>Assist in developing safety standards for the Social Services Department.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure that the Social Services Department&rsquo;s policy and procedure manual identifies safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that may result in bodily injury.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Monitor Social Services personnel to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure that Social Service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure that all Social Services personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure that Social Services personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist in the development, implementation, and revising of written aseptic and isolation techniques.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure that Social Services personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop, implement, and maintain a procedure for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.</li></ul>

Equipment and Supply Functions
<ul><li>Develop and implement procedures that ensure Social Service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure that MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the Social Services department.</li></ul>

Miscellaneous
<ul><li>Be prepared to handle emergencies as they come up (i.e., rescheduling work assignments and work schedules, etc.).</li></ul>

Working Conditions
<ul><li>Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies or personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Communicates with the medical staff, nursing service, and other department directors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for Social Services activities.</li></ul>

Education
<ul><li>A minimum of a high school diploma.</li></ul>

Experience
<ul><li>Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>The nursing home Social Service Assistant must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques. The Social Service Assistant should be able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting and should have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.</li></ul>

Specific Requirements
<ul><li>Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing Social Services.</li></ul>

Physical and Sensory Requirements

(With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation)
<ul><li>Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Guidelines for Nursing Homes Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygienists' Threshold Limit Values for Lifting the Facility has identified that this job may require the lifting of residents, equipment, or other objects. Accordingly, this job may require a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 25 pounds lifting, periodically and or as needed</li></ul></div>

Social Services Assistant

PruittHealth

JOB PURPOSE: 
Responsible for coordinating and directing Social Services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Administrator.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1. Applies standards of professional Social Service work practice.
 
2. Demonstrates knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
 
3. Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of and advocacy for residents’ rights.
 
4. Responds to resident behavioral and psychiatric issues by completing behavioral and psychosocial assessments, providing treatment recommendations and making referrals to appropriate mental and behavioral health providers.
 
5. Coordinates discharge plans with residents and families.
 
6. Assists patients and families with advance directives in accordance with Federal regulations.
 
7. Resolves and tracks grievances.
 
8. Completes psychosocial assessments of residents.
 
9. Coordinates family council meetings.
 
10. Coordinates ancillary appointments as necessary.
 
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: 
For buildings with more than 120 beds: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social work, or Human Services field such as Sociology, Gerontology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or Psychology.
 For buildings with 120 beds or less: Bachelor’s degree required.
 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 
Minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in healthcare or long term care setting working directly with patients. Previous supervisory experience.
 
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
 MSW Preferred.
 
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 We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
 As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
 
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Blythewood - Social Services Director I

CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h2></div>
<div><div>The hiring salary for this position is $66,486.38 annually.</div> 
Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Long Term Care Supervisor to perform long-term care aging services to eligible clients and their families, as well as related administrative support. This position will provide administration including annual budget management, service and guidance for the multiple state and federally funded programs for eligible older adults and their family caregivers. Supervisor will assist with planning and coordination of long term care services, provide information on community resources, conduct any required screening (including but not limited to a level one screen), complete eligibility applications, provide case management services and prepares local, state, and federal reports for the associated programs.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Job Functions</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Administration of Adult Public Guardianship Program and coordination with staff to ensure the completion of client visits.</li><li>
Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing long term care programs as assigned. Including preparing authorization letters, submitting financial reimbursement forms for enrolled eligible clients, and managing fee for service billing for contractual services.</li><li>
Maintains records of fund allocation and authorizes funds within program guidelines.</li><li>
Maintains client records, statistical data, prepares programmatic and financial reports and verifies invoices for payment processing.</li><li>
Administers and monitors monthly, quarterly and annual budgets for state and federal grant programs.</li><li>
Maintains confidential client files, statistical data entry, spreadsheets, and wait lists for all programs. Completes all program related reports to align with Federal and State program guidelines, as well as local performance measures.</li><li>
Coordinates the Volunteer Representative Payee program.</li><li>
Serves as lead staff for inter-agency Joint Care Plan meetings and may represent Division at Interdisciplinary Department Team meetings as needed.</li><li>
Conducts or supports Maryland Access Point intake, initial assessment and performs ongoing assessments to determine continued client eligibility for benefits and services. Develops initial and updated service plans as appropriate.</li><li>
Provides telephone and in-person assistance involving all aging programs, including information to senior citizens, families, Long Term Care facilities, agencies, and community organizations.</li><li>
Facilitates monthly caregivers support group and disseminates information of interest to caregivers regularly via e-mail.</li><li>
Serves on councils, committees and boards as requested.</li><li>
Serves on the planning committee for Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference and facilitates Charles County service as a host site on assigned years.</li><li>
Provides support assistance for other Long Term Care programs and Aging/Human Services programs.</li><li>
Supervises, evaluates, and recommends personnel actions for assigned staff in accordance with the County Personnel policies and procedures.</li><li>
Maintains the Respite Registry and other in-home care resource information.</li></ul>
Performs other related job duties as assigned.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h2></div>
<div><div>Education and Experience: 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in human services, geriatrics, social work, behavioral science, health care, or related field. Three (3) years of progressive experience in human services or aging programs; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. 
Licenses or Certifications: 
Must possess a valid driver's license. Possessing current RN license or LBSW license is preferred but not required. 
Special Requirements/Qualifications: 
Work is subject to frequent interruptions. 
Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work. 
Subject to a Criminal Background check. 
May be required to make home visits and drive to various locations in the county.</div>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
<ul><li>
Knowledge of community resources and public benefit programs.</li><li>
Knowledge of health conditions and sociology of the older adult population and family caregivers.</li><li>
Knowledge of effective methods and techniques of counseling.</li><li>
Knowledge of elderly population.</li><li>
Knowledge of PC operations.</li><li>
Ability to counsel older persons.</li><li>
Ability to investigate complaints regarding care and other matters and take or recommend appropriate actions to resolve such matters.</li><li>
Ability to interpret state and federal regulations.</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.</li><li>
Ability to initiate own daily assignments, follows through on matters, and uses independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Additional Information</h2></div>
<div>PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The work is sedentary with frequent periods of walking and standing. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing. 
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment and that occasional field work, including home visits, is required.
Department/Division: Community Services/Aging and Human Services
Pay Grade: 114
FLSA Status: Exempt
Telework Eligible: Yes
Reports To: Chief of Aging and Human Services
Supervises: Long Term Care Coordinator, Part-Time Ombudsman, Part-Time Case Manager</div></div></div>
 <div><div><div><div><div>Charles County Government 
BENEFITS SUMMARY 
www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/CharlesCountyMD</div> 
<div>Health Insurance 
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage. 
 
Flexible Spending Account 
 Provides medical and dependent care options. 
 
Supplemental Income Products 
 Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy. 
 
Long Term Disability Insurance 
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month. Retiree Health Insurance New hires who elect health insurance coverage with County Government are enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA). This coverage allows employees to pay health insurance premiums and other medical expenses following retirement or separation from employment. 
 
Life Insurance 
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available. 
 
Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan &mdash; Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory. 
 
Deferred Compensation Plan 
457(b) Governmental Plan &mdash; Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. 
 
Employee Leave 
<ul><li>Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).</li><li>The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. </li><li>Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees. </li></ul> 
Transfer of Sick Leave 
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment. 
 
Work Schedules 
 <ul><li>Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.</li></ul> 
Additional Fringe Benefits 
 <ul><li>Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period</li><li>Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility. </li><li>House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full time employees who are first-time homebuyers. </li><li>Free, Employee Wellness Programs </li><li>Legal Resources (prepaid benefit) </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)</li></ul></div> 
Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2025</div></div></div></div>

Long Term Care Supervisor

Avir Health Group

<div>AVIR Health Group is seeking a qualified Human Resources Generalist to join our family!
We are searching for a Human Resources Generalist (HRG) who is resident &amp; family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team and culture. The Human Resources Generalist manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs.
If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to build a facility culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Exciting Benefits:<ul><li>
Competitive compensation.</li><li>
401k with a match!</li><li>
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.</li><li>
Health insurance for the entire family!</li><li>
Scrubs on Wheels.</li><li>
Voluntary Benefits reviewed and provided at your one-on-one benefit meeting.</li><li>
Exceptional Corporate Support.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>
Previous office experience preferred.</li><li>
Previous HR experience required.</li><li>
Previous nursing experience preferred.</li></ul>
 About the Company:
We strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard and understood. Our leadership teams embrace our &ldquo;Your Voice&rdquo; philosophy.
Avir Health Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</div>

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