Social Worker/LSW

Eligible for a $5,000.00 (less taxes) sign on bonus, paid out in installments with a work commitment. 
 

*NLH member employees and those with a service break less than one year are not eligible for bonus*

Summary:
The position is responsible for providing social services in accordance with the Lakewood Mission, Vision, and Values in order to enable residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, or psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities:
1. Advocates for the rights of the resident and the resident’s family.

2. Obtains psychosocial history and participates in the comprehensive assessment and development of the care plan by the multidisciplinary team as assigned by the Director.

3. Prepares and maintains progress notes as needed, but at least quarterly if problems are identified on the care plan in which the social worker is involved.

4. Maintains contact with family to report on changes in health, treatment goals, discharge planning, and plan of care.

5. Makes referrals to obtain services from outside agencies (eg: hospice,) as needed.

6. Makes arrangements to obtain adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items as needed.

7. Assists the director implementing plans for safe and orderly discharge by coordinating placement with other facilities; arranging for post discharge supportive services (ie: home care, therapy, etc.); making arrangements for supplies and equipment; and other related duties.

8. Initiates Medicaid “Days Awaiting Placement” applications and provides documentation and follow-up as needed.

9. Provides or arranges for the provision of counseling services as needed.

10. Assists residents to determine how they would like to make decisions about their health care, including providing information about living wills, durable power of attorney, and other advance directives.

11. Helps build relationships between residents/families and staff to include teaching staff how to understand and support resident and family needs.

12. Assists residents with financial and legal matters such as applying for Medicaid, contacting Social Security, and making referrals to attorneys.

13. Assists with tracking medical eligibility assessment schedule and initiates referrals to the appropriate resident medical assessment contractor (Goold Health Systems).

14. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Social Services in his/her absence.

15. Assists the director to coordinate referrals and admissions in the absence of the Admission Coordinator.

16. Attends appropriate continuing education courses as proscribed by Lakewood and the Board of Social Work Licensure.

17. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Social Services.

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
* Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
* Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
* Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
* Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
* Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
* Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
* Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
* Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.
 

Credentials:
Essential:
* Licensed Social Worker
 

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree