Social Worker

Job DetailsJob Location

• Montgomery,
• AL 36104Education
• Level: 4
• Year
• DegreeJob
• Shift: FirstJob Summary The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to residents and their families within our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This role involves assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating care, and advocating for residents to enhance their overall well-being.
• Key
• Responsibilities:
• Psychosocial
• Assessments: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for residents to identify social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting their well-being. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate psychosocial information into individualized care plans.
• Counseling and
• Support: Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, addressing issues such as adjustment to long-term care, grief, and end-of-life concerns. Facilitate support groups and educational sessions as needed.
• Care
• Coordination: Coordinate and collaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, and physicians, to ensure holistic care for residents. Advocate for residents' needs within the care team.
• Discharge
• Planning: Develop and implement discharge plans for residents transitioning from the facility to other care settings or their homes. Coordinate with post-discharge service providers and community resources.
• Advance
• Care
• Planning: Assist residents and their families in developing advance care directives and making informed decisions about medical treatment. Facilitate discussions about end-of-life preferences.
• Resource
• Referral: Connect residents and families with community resources and support services, including financial assistance, legal aid, and transportation services. Stay informed about available resources and maintain a comprehensive referral network.
• Family
• Communication: Communicate regularly with residents' families to provide updates, address concerns, and involve them in care planning. Conduct family meetings as needed.
• Crisis
• Intervention: Provide crisis intervention and support during emergencies, sudden health declines, or other challenging situations. Collaborate with the care team to ensure a coordinated response.

Documentation

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of social work assessments, interventions, and interactions with residents and families. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.

Advocacy

• Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and quality of life. Address and report any concerns related to abuse, neglect, or violations of residents' rights.
• QualificationsQualifications: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program. State licensure or certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required. Previous experience in a social work role, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting. Strong assessment and counseling skills. Empathy and sensitivity in working with diverse populations, including elderly individuals and their families. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in social work. Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community agencies. Working Conditions Works in office area(s), warehouse, pharmacy, and some positions work in a long-term care environment (i.e. nursing home, drug rooms, nurses’ stations resident rooms, etc.). Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with customers, and customer representatives, family members, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicate with the designated facility staff, nursing personnel, residents, or family members. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Specific Requirements Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, residents, personnel, and support agencies. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this company, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. All Other Duties as Assigned. I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employee.