SOCIAL WORKER

 

Overview

(FLSA: Exempt) This is a professional Social Worker position at our Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living facility located in West Salem, WI. with core hours Monday - Friday primarily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.   The Social Worker provides medically related social services established by federal, state and local regulations, and facility policies and procedures. Employees operate within established federal, state, and facility guidelines and policies and exercise considerable independent judgment within those parameters. Employees are selected and report to the Long Term Care Services Manager.

Advocates for resident’s rights to ensure quality of life in the least restrictive environment. Promotes culture change within nursing home environment to preserve and enhance quality of life for residents.  Provides necessary assessment, treatment and supportive care to assist residents and families with resident care and psychosocial issues.  Reviews referrals and makes recommendation for placement based on identified needs. Makes individualized referrals as needed.  Prepares and documents social histories and comprehensive assessment to identify resident strengths and needs.

Essential Leadership Functions

Act with Integrity and Build Trust 

• Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions 

• Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints 

• Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives 

Drive for Results 

• Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes 

• Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results 

• Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring 

Develop Talent and Effective Teams 

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth 

• Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential 

• Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team 

Lead with Vision and Strategy 

• Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals 

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives 

• Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully 

Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking 

• Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives 

• Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment 

• Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others 

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships 

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization 

• Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking 

• Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders 

Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service 

• Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community 

• Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes 

• Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization 

Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence 

• Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations 

• Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks 

• Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others 

Essential Job Functions

Investigates all allegations of misconduct including abuse, neglect, misappropriation and injuries of unknown origin, as assigned. Review results with administration and provides resolution to complainant within established timeframe.

Provides training and information to community, as assigned.

Provides support and training to staff as assigned.

Engages with residents to determine and provide psycho-social adjustment needs.

Prepares individualized resident care plans in conjunction with inter-disciplinary team.

Provides information to residents and families related to legal decision making.

Provides information and assistance to families and residents regarding resident personal finances, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and other services, and assist in coordinating application process.

Coordinates resident discharging planning, which may include contacts with prospective service providers, set up of transportation and other services as needed.

Communicates with resident representatives, case managers, Counties, Managed Care Organizations, ombudsman and other community agencies to assure resident needs are met.

Develops individualized behavior plans and coordinates crisis intervention with county and managed care organizations.

Documents in resident record psycho-social progress notes, social history and assessments.

Assists in scheduling care conference meetings.

Coordinates purchases of resident personal items, as requested.

Coordinates completion of informed consents for anti-psychotic medication for residents.

Conducts discharge satisfaction summary interviews/phone calls, as required. Provides support to person centered care initiative.

Conducts pre-admission screens.

Represents long term care initiatives on a variety of internal and external teams.

Develops social services policies in cooperation with Administrations and the Interdisciplinary Team.