PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This position is responsible for providing pre-admission, admission and counseling services to residents. This position aids residents and their families with personal and environmental difficulties, which may predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from skilled care.

KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES

Assesses and develops a plan of care that meets residents' needs. Provides or arranges for social services for residents/ family residents as appropriate.
Completes all documents related to social work. Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions to appropriate staff. Educates families and residents regarding placement, care and rights. Teaches staff on issues related to resident care, rights and behaviors.
Interviews residents and/or family prior to admission, ensuring that all appropriate admission forms are completed.
Collaborates with external psychologists, psychiatrists, and/or providers to ensure their recommendations are integrated into the resident's plan of care in an effort to support psychosocial needs.
Promote and monitor the implementation of the Resident Bill of Rights as well as functioning as the Resident's advocate.
Meets emotional needs of resident and/or family by assisting with acceptance of losses, changes in family relationships and financial status.
Ensures that Social Service intervention is recorded on required documents and that appropriate action is taken.
Assist residents with problem solving and completing a resident satisfaction survey form as appropriate in keeping with facility policy.
Reviews resident's chart and contacts family to gather background material in order to develop a social history on new admissions.
Serves as liaison between residents, families, the facility and the surrounding community.
Assists with discharging planning for residents who are transferring or returning to the community.
Provide information on advance directives and engage in discussion as necessary.
Assist residents and families with financial and business matters in conjunction with the Business Office and Admissions department.
Attends initial staffing and care plan conferences, assisting in the development of goals for residents.
Maintains records of all Social Worker contacts with family, friends or community agencies on behalf of residents.
Participate in continuous quality improvement (QAPI) efforts; serve on relevant task forces, project teams and committees.
Organizes and facilitates family support groups at regular intervals.
Facilitates psychosocial groups and/or "one on ones" as needed.