St Luke Health Services
$21.00 - $24.00/hour
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Social Service Director
FUNCTION:
The Social Worker is responsible for providing support, advocacy, and resources to residents and their families, ensuring emotional, social, and psychological well-being. This role focuses on facilitating the admission process, assisting with discharge planning, coordinating services, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. The Social Worker acts as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and external agencies to promote quality of life and resident-centered care.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Resident Support & Advocacy
Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission and as needed.
Develop individualized care plans that address emotional, social, and psychological needs.
Provide counseling, support, and crisis intervention to residents and families.
Advocate for residents’ rights and dignity in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Discharge Planning
Coordinate and document discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions to home or other care settings.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop discharge goals and follow-up care plans.
Family & Community Relations
Serve as primary contact for families regarding resident concerns, progress, and care planning.
Organize and participate in care plan meetings.
Build and maintain relationships with community resources, agencies, and organizations to support resident needs.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines, including completing MDS assessments.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and activities departments to support holistic resident care.
Participate in staff training and education related to psychosocial care and resident rights.
Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by a supervisor, Department Head and/or Administration.
PERSONNEL
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; and
One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
Imagination and creative ability for sympathetic approach to illness.
Spirit of cooperation and pleasant personality.
Must be able problem-solve and work with a team.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position requires the individual to be at the facility. Remote work is limited.
Well lighted, well-ventilated office.
Sit, stand, and walk during working day.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Social Service Director
FUNCTION:
The Social Worker is responsible for providing support, advocacy, and resources to residents and their families, ensuring emotional, social, and psychological well-being. This role focuses on facilitating the admission process, assisting with discharge planning, coordinating services, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. The Social Worker acts as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and external agencies to promote quality of life and resident-centered care.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Resident Support & Advocacy
Conduct psychosocial assessments upon admission and as needed.
Develop individualized care plans that address emotional, social, and psychological needs.
Provide counseling, support, and crisis intervention to residents and families.
Advocate for residents’ rights and dignity in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Discharge Planning
Coordinate and document discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions to home or other care settings.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop discharge goals and follow-up care plans.
Family & Community Relations
Serve as primary contact for families regarding resident concerns, progress, and care planning.
Organize and participate in care plan meetings.
Build and maintain relationships with community resources, agencies, and organizations to support resident needs.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines, including completing MDS assessments.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with nursing, therapy, dietary, and activities departments to support holistic resident care.
Participate in staff training and education related to psychosocial care and resident rights.
Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by a supervisor, Department Head and/or Administration.
PERSONNEL
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; and
One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
Imagination and creative ability for sympathetic approach to illness.
Spirit of cooperation and pleasant personality.
Must be able problem-solve and work with a team.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position requires the individual to be at the facility. Remote work is limited.
Well lighted, well-ventilated office.
Sit, stand, and walk during working day.