The Social Worker provides services to meet the social and/or emotional needs that affect the  residents’ ability to achieve their highest level of function; participate in the development of residents’ comprehensive care plans; develop policies and procedures to provide social services to residents in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.  

Schedule: As Needed, Part-Time, Weekdays,  4-6 Hours per week

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Develop and implement social service policies and procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with  federal, state and local regulations. 
• Develop, coordinate and participate in family and resident activities designed to promote social interaction,  reality orientation and intellectual stimulation. 
• Develop one-to-one professional relationships with residents and families as needed for counseling. 
• Counsel residents and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental  environmental or physical limitations. 
• Assess and complete the sections of the (MDS) Minimum Data Set assigned completely, timely and  accurately. 
• Document the social service component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident in a timely  manner. 
• Document psycho-social needs, interaction and follow-up action(s) with resident and/or family according to  facility policies and procedures. 
• Assess, plan and document residents’ discharge needs in accordance with facility discharge planning policy  and regulatory requirements. 
• Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies. 
• Refer residents to social, health and community agencies and complete accurate documentation in  residents’ records concerning the results of such referrals. 
• Coordinate family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional  security. 
• Take part in facility in-service programs as required.

 Job Qualifications: 

• Bachelors’ degree in Social Work or related field.
• Current Social Worker license in the state where work is performed. 
• 1-2 years’ experience in social services in Skilled Nursing Facility setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of community resources and social service programs. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transfer patients, or medical equipment with or without assistance, up to 50lbs only when needed to assist clinical staff.  
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods. 
• Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities. 
• Visual acuity and dexterity for performing tasks such as reading medical records, administering injections, and handling medical instruments. 
• Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces. 
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. 
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.