Social Work Designee at Lutheran Homes Society in Muscatine, Iowa

Job Description:

Lutheran Living is looking for a full-time Social Work Designee to provide loving and quality care and service to our residents living in our independent, assisted and memory care community.

This position is an integral role that is the heartbeat of this community. Lutheran Living was recognized as a 2023 recipient of the Bronze -- Commitment to Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL for our commitment to improving the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities with quality care and services.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Social Services Designee is responsible for providing leadership for working 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 including; coordinating pre-admission screening, admissions paperwork as well as organizing and conducting services that promote personal growth and family involvement in the overall care of the resident. 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. Furthermore, this position supports the extended stay and discharge process by providing information and referral services to residents and families.

KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES

Develop strategies and approaches to improve resident engagement and quality of life by understanding resident's history as well as their physical, psychosocial, mental and emotional needs and desires.

Drives and completes necessary pre-admission screening, admission paperwork, and establishes discharge services.

Function as liaison and primary source of communication between residents, families, health care professionals, and community agencies.

Responsible for preparing reports, maintain Social Services mandated documents, and attend leadership meetings as required.

Lutheran Living is committed to the core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor. These values, in addition to the significance and impact on the service we provide, determine our priorities, inform our decisions, and represent stability to those we serve.

Hospitality

Creating a culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration
Listening attentively and courteously
Honoring the uniqueness and worth of each individual
Extending a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Embracing new ideas, being flexible, and open to change

Stewardship

Taking initiative and anticipating the needs of others
Contributing our time and talents responsibly
Using material, energy, and monetary resources as efficiently as possible
Being predictive in problem solving

Integrity

Creating a daily practice of doing the right things.
Being accountable for and being engaged in the commitments we have made
Building trustworthy relationships with others
Telling the truth
Striving for quality and excellence in all we do

Respect

Cherishing and promoting the worth of all human life
Valuing the dignity of all work
Promoting participation of team members in decision making
Responding timely in communications

Humor

Embracing creativity and new ideas
Learning and growing from our mistakes
Encouraging joy and laughter
Taking the work, but not ourselves too seriously
Having fun at work!

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:
Same Day Pay
Generous/Flexible PTO plan
Medical/Dental

Standard shift: Day Shift

Weekly schedule: Weekends and Holiday as needed

Ability to commute/relocate: Muscatine, IA - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)