Full Time Day Admissions Social Worker

NO COVID VACCINATION! MASKS OPTIONAL.

336 S West End Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Hamilton Arms Center is currently hiring for a Full Time Day Experienced Admissions Social Worker! Candidate must have social work experience and a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or any other specialized intellectual instruction directly related to social work. We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic candidate to establish referral sources, and admit residents into our industry leading Skilled Nursing Facility!

Benefits of the Admissions Social Worker:

• Daily Pay! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan and 401k
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• Generous PTO
• Employee Referral Program
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs

Requirements of the Admissions Social Worker:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW), sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or any other specialized intellectual instruction directly related to social work is required.
• Minimum three years supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred.
• Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred.
• The nursing home admissions social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques.
• Working knowledge of referral management systems is preferred.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen

Responsibilities of the Admissions Social Worker:

• Administrative Duties, Advocacy and Residents Rights, Clinical Assessment and Care Planning, Clinical Therapeutic and Behavioral Interventions
• Complete a social history, complete relevant sections of the Resident Assessment Instrument, MDS, and CAA Summary, and Social Services evaluation for all residents
• Ensure or provide support and education to residents / family members / significant others / responsible party to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate Social Services agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
• Timely conversion of referrals to admissions, and facilitation of an effective resident / patient admission process. They are also the community liaison for non-medically related public contact.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
• Obtain required information and admit residents in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident's return to the community.
• Completes weekly activity and progress reports (written and verbal) reflecting budget.
• Manages the admissions process, to include the use of all required admissions paperwork, timely and accurate completion of paperwork, courteous treatment of residents and family members, and implementation of qualifying expectation setting guidelines where appropriate.
• Provides pertinent information about incoming residents to all relevant departments within the facility.
• On a weekly basis, manually enters referrals into the appropriate referral tracking software completing each section in an accurate and complete manner.
• Exemplifies a working knowledge of the Levels of Care provided by the Facility, special programs and designated referral priorities for the Facility.
• Generates appropriate referrals from targeted accounts identified in sales plans.
• Conducts external sales activity with current referral sources to increase census and maximize conversions.
• Analyzes referral log tracking trending information, denial statistics, and additional referral/admission data.
• Conducts effective tours to promote conversion to admission.
• Coordinates and conducts customer service training for Facility and staff.
• Coordinates public relations, marketing and advertising activities for assigned market.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. ( Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today!

Hamilton Arms Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.