What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at BRAZOS PRESBYTERIAN HOMES?

Who We Are:
Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor has been a trusted name in senior living for over 50 years, offering a dynamic and vibrant community just minutes from Houston’s renowned Museum District and Texas Medical Center. As a faith-based, not-for-profit Life Plan Community, we are committed to enhancing the lives of older adults by providing a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. We are proud to have been recognized as Best of the Best in Texas for the past six years—an honor that reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in service and resident care. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive and mission-driven team, we invite you to explore a future with Brazos Towers.

Who You Are:
We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Social Worker. This person will have a genuine interest in working with older adults and be able to engage, motivate, and support both residents and fellow team members. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, and aligned with our values of respect, excellence, and community. Creativity, teamwork, and a drive to exceed expectations are key traits we’re looking for as we work together to fulfill our mission of uplifting the lives of those we serve.

SUMMARY

At the direction of the Licensed Administrator, the Social Worker will plan, organize, develop, direct, and evaluate the resident social work function in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and local standards. The Social Worker will coordinate discharge planning, assist patients and their families to achieve and maintain maximum functioning in and outside of the community through needs assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, and information and referral, and other miscellaneous duties as needed. Serves as the primary grievance official in the Health Center. This position is a dual role at both of our Brazos Presbyterian Homes locations: The Hallmark and Brazos Towers.

Essential Functions

Being available to welcome the new resident, provide support and initiate a trusting relationship.
Completes and enters all required assessments in the Social Service section of the chart within the required timeframe, completing assigned sections of the MDS, completing and entering the Social History within the required timeframe and re-evaluating the resident on a quarterly basis (sooner when a significant change occurs). These assessments are used to contribute to the resident care plan.
Contributing as an integral member of the interdisciplinary Resident Care Plan

Conference. This also involves stating the social/emotional needs related to the resident's illness/disability, adjustment to placement, supportive network and response to treatment. The social worker makes specific recommendations to assist in the resident's overall care and genuine well-being.

Coordinate weekly care plans meetings and notify resident(s), family, IDT members.

Writing progress notes as least on admission quarterly, earlier when there is a notable change. Each note should document progress made towards "social service" oriented goals, provide significant information about the individual and serve to communicate with the entire interdisciplinary team. Coordinate weekly care plans meetings and notify resident(s), family, IDT members.

Initiating and/or participating in the written discharge plan which states the resident's

specific need to be in the facility and if the resident is expected to be able to function in a more independent setting. The discharge plan should include consultation with other

disciplines, the family and of course, the resident (whenever possible).

Participating in the post D/C plan as needed or assigned.

Provide "active listening" therapy with residents who express the need to talk with a

supportive individual. The social worker must work on establishing a good rapport with

residents and be available to provide behavioral intervention/counseling.

Contacting approved community agencies for the purpose of resident referral. These agencies include, but are not limited to the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Public Aid, Veteran's Administration, community mental health centers, transportation companies, DME companies, social clubs, etc.

Responsible for condolence packets, resident service provider packets, long term care packets and admission packets.
Collect Psychological consents from the nurse.
Handles clinical updates for managed care residents.
Responsible for timely NOMNC and ABN issuing.
Manages Pharmacy consents.

Educate residents/families and assist with other levels of care as directed by the Executive Director.

Be available to assist residents, with social issues, in Assisted and Independent settings.

The social worker is a resident advocate, as well as a liaison between the resident and his/her family, the facility and community agencies.

The social worker will provide family educational/support services, as required.

The social worker should also be available to meet with nursing consultant as needed or assigned and available to assist in the planning and implementation of additional programs (i.e. family nights, open house, and joint programs with the Activity Department).

The social worker should promote resident rights issues, including self-determination, treatment of resident with respect and dignity, the right to voice grievances, and the right to meet with other residents.

Help plan, implement and organize the development of the Family Council/Family Support Group (as needed).

The Social Worker will be instrumental in providing Quality Assurance services. This may be accomplished with formal and informal QA studies/audits.

Providing emotional support and adjustment counseling as an adjunct service to programs presently in place within the facility with the supervisor's permission and guidance.

The Social Worker will implement/monitor/coordinate behavioral health meetings monthly with IDT and at least quarterly with Physicians' involvement.
Maintain work area and keep the department in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates the community hospitality promises towards residents, families, associates and vendors.
Is "on-call" status during time away from work, such as after working hours or during days off. Also during critical operating issues and during disaster emergencies such as: snow, ice storms, fire, tornados, floods or as needed by the CEO.
1. Serves as the primary Grievance Official in the Health Center. Duties of the Grievance Official include:
       a. Overseeing the grievance process.
       b. Receiving and tracking grievances through to their conclusion.
       c. Maintaining the confidentiality of all information associated with grievances, for example, the identity of a resident. Is the department head for grievance investigations.
       d. Preventing further violations while under investigation.
       e. Documenting.
       f. Meeting all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

Marginal Functions

Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.

Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor's or Master’s Level Social Worker with at least two years of experience in Long Term Care.
Must possess general knowledge of Federal and State Regulations, OBRA laws, MDS and the Care Plan process, along with a strong understanding of the needs of geriatric residents.

Qualifications

Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions.
Demonstrates skills and ability in working with and understanding the needs of the residents, families, other staff members and personnel from community agencies.
The ability to present concise, meaningful written reports and articulate the social/psychological needs of the residents.
The ability to accept and utilize professional supervision, consultation and in-service training.
The ability to handle confidential data with professional discretion.
Experience in long term care setting.

Special Demands

Must possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude toward customer service and have a genuine interest in geriatric care and uphold the philosophy of the community.

Mental & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The associate regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The associate frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Must be able to push a minimum of 200 pounds and be able to push such weight a minimum distance of 200 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during an emergency.
Work area may be subject to noise, distractions, and interruptions.
For the safety of associates and residents, the associate is required to follow the Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. "No-Lift Policy". In all resident care situations, staff must utilize mechanical lifting devices (i.e. Hoyer lift, etc.) and avoid manual lifting or handling of our residents. Training will be provided to all associates that will use the mechanical lifting devices at Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. Associate must be able to work in a 24-hour operation.

Job’s Normal Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet with frequent interruptions.
Works in clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated areas throughout building.
While performing the duties of this position, the associate may travel by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
OSHA Exposure Risk Category - Level I: work environment involves limited physical risks or hazardous conditions.

Type of Equipment Typically Used in this Job:

This position requires the use of standard office equipment (telephone, copier, fax, personal computer, calculator, and printer).

PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES:

Ability to handle routine problems.
Ability to know when to refer problems to supervisor.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

Qualifications:

Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions.
Demonstrates skills and ability in working with and understanding the needs of theresidents, families, other staff members and personnel from community agencies.
The ability to present concise, meaningful written reports and articulate the social/psychological needs of the residents.
The ability to accept and utilize professional supervision, consultation and in-service training.
The ability to handle confidential data with professional discretion.
Experience in long term care setting.

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