Social Worker Independent Living ( Life Plan Community)

Looking for Social Worker for Independent Living (Life Plan Community) in Washington DC

Salary $71,510K to $89,377K commensurate with Experience

Job Requirements: 

Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited university. One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in a long-term care community required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of long-term care practices. Compassion for older adults, practicing with a person-centered approach that exhibits a commitment to hospitality and excellence in personalized assistance. Current active status or ability to register as a Certified Dementia Practitioner within the first 90 days of hire through the National Certification Council for Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). Must be proficient in the operation of computer applications and general office equipment. Apply common sense understand to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form. Possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability. Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Summary:

The Social Worker is primarily responsible for providing services to residents in the Independent Living. This position is based on the principles of a strengths-based, person-centered approach that recognizes and tailors’ interactions to a person’s best abilities, supporting their overall well-being through providing meaningful social interaction, personal care and other tasks as designated. If the jurisdiction requires and the individual has the credentials, independent living social worker will provide social services “supervision/oversight” for our health center staff. The Social Worker is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, utilizing courtesy, dignity, and respect in all of the following responsibilities:

Meets with visitors on a need be basis.
• Responds to telephone and fax contacts.
• Meets with family to assure that the admission transition runs smoothly; assists with any additional questions.
• Aids residents and families through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• Enter resident information at admission into Minimum Data Set at 5, 14, 30, 60, 90 days as well as quarterly. Completes care plan reports focusing on behaviors and     psychosocial needs and sends to MDS Coordinator.
• Completes all necessary social services paperwork in a fast and efficient manner. Ensures all information on the resident is accurate.
• Ensures all information on the resident is accurate.
• Coordinates with staff to see the psychosocial and emotional needs of residents are met and documents the same.

Grievance Responsibilities
Ensure that residents know how to file grievances, implement and manage the written grievance policy to ensure the prompt resolution of grievances. Ensuring and leading prompt response to a grievance and taking required actions.
• Ensures grievance policy meets requirements and regulations and is being followed.
• Educating residents on grievance policy.
• Ensuring a review of the policy and plan on an annual basis.

Performance and Professionalism
Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy at all times according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains positive working relationships with management and coworkers; willingly follows directions and requests as appropriate.
• Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor consistent personnel standards.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures; seeks clarification or interpretation from appropriate supervisor when needed.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all relations with others.

Professional Development
Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities.
• Participates in in-service, projects, or committees as time permits.
• Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
• Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participations in education opportunities whether offered on the job, within, or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.
• Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state and other regulations applicable to job.

Safety & Security
Complies with Ingleside at Rock Creek established safety rules and practices.
• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.
• Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Reports any injury of resident, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel
• Provides assistance to residents, visitors, or employees in an emergency situation; following the proper emergency procedures.

EEO Statement
As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Salary : $71,510 - $89,377