POSITION TITLE:Social Worker

DEPARTMENT:Social Services

REPORTS TO:Director of Social Services/Administrator

This position isresponsible for planning and administering social service programs within the facility, in conjunction with the Director of Social Services. He/she assists in developing Windsor Gardens Care Center policies regarding participation in community planning for health and welfare services. The Social Worker plans and assists in research projects and coordinates or assists with the discharge planning and coordination of community resources.

1Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive social services program which provides for counseling and other support services for residents and families in the facility;

2Identifies medical-related social needs of residents, provides appropriate services to meet the individual, as well as collective needs of residents, and maintains records relating to the residents’ social work needs and care;

3Consults with the Director of Social Services and other department heads regarding interdisciplinary issues, as well as maintenance of appropriate records;

4Works directly with residents and families experiencing personal and environmental difficulties or concerns related to the resident’s physical or emotional condition;

5Promotes the preservation of the resident’s physical and mental health and to prevent the occurrence or progression of personal and social problems;

6Maintains a written record of the frequency and nature of the social service consultation and services provided or obtained;

7Evaluates each resident’s social needs then formulates the plan for providing care and records the plan in the resident’s medical record. Periodically re-evaluates in conjunction with the resident’s total plan of care;

8Plans and implements family meetings (upon admission, and every 3 months thereafter) to provide a forum for ongoing discussions between resident/family and treatment team with a primary focus of discharge planning;

9Collects pertinent social data upon admission of each resident and places it in the medical record, including information about the personal and family problems related to the resident’s illness and care, support network, actions taken to meet the resident’s individual needs and eventual discharge to an appropriate level of care based on functional capacity. Pertinent social data shall be made available to the attending physician and other appropriate staff members;

10Acts as a liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the facility Administrator to ensure that the resident’s rights are maintained;

11Functions in a manner that adheres to all policies/procedures of the facility, as a representative of the Windsor Gardens Care Center administration;

12Documents and prepares any reports requested by the administration; also councils and provides assistance when change in financial status occurs for residents in the Windsor Gardens Care Center;

13Coordinates discharge planning and assists with the creation of an organized discharge plan on all residents;

14Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents.Also, ensures that the facility adheres to legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facilities fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;

15Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

16Performs other duties as requested.

1Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology.

2Any certifications required by New Jersey State regulations.

3Knowledge of family assessment and interventions is preferred.

1Excellent interpersonal skills.

2Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

3Knowledge of all governmental regulations relating to the Social Service Department.

4Ability to work independently, problem solves and makes decisions as necessary.

5Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

6Provide annual verification of negative TB skin test.

1Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.