What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Kin On Health Care Center?
Kin On is seeking a Social Worker working in a skilled nursing facility with mainly elders needing short-term and/or long-term care. The primary functions of this position are 1) to coordinate admission process, facilitate transition during short-term rehabilitation stay, and discharge planning; 2) to assist resident's adjustment into a Long-term care facility, maintain their maximum level of health and independence, and work with their family and multi-disciplinary team in caring for these residents.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect required client service utilization and demographic information.
- Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessment of residents.
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team in coordinating admission process, developing individual care plan and discharge planning for residents on Rehabilitation Services.
- Counsel resident and their family on long-term care options and services, bereavement, caregiver stress, and advocate for resident's rights.
- Attend regular meetings such as daily stand-up meeting, resident care plan conferences, social services team meetings, and psychotropic medication review committee.
- Complete on-going documentation and required evaluation.
- Make referral and coordinate services such as mental health, home health, home care, respite services and durable medical equipment.
- Work with residents to maximize and preserve their quality of life.
- Work with residents' family, nursing home staffs, other health care professionals (such as MH, therapist, ARNP, PCP) in providing comprehensive care to residents.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date and complete records of all clients and collateral contacts.
- Ensure services are in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Bachelor degree in social work with at least one year of experience in working with the elderly and/or persons with disabilities. Master of Social Work is preferred.
- Familiarity with the Asian community and social service network.
- Proficiency in computer & software skills (eg, Email, Word, Excel, Internet).
- Bilingual in English and Chinese or Vietnamese.
- Legally eligible for employment in the United States.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Pay: $25.00/hour - $35.00/hour depending on experiences
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 7 days paid holidays are included in paid vacations
- Paid vacations: 2.62 hours for every 40 hours worked
- Paid sick leave: 1.24 hours for every 40 hours worked
- Discounts on meals
- Free parking
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35