What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at UNITED HEBREW GERIATRIC CENTER?
Job Description
Position Title: MSW Social Worker
Department: Social Services
Reports To: Director of Social Services
FLSA Status: Exempt – Learned Professional
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Social Worker exercises professional judgment to maximize residents’ well-being and quality of life.
ADMINISTRATIVE
• Review facility policies and procedures with the IDT to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate in development/maintenance of Social Services policies.
• Contribute to QAPI initiatives.
• Maintain updated community resource listings.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.
ADVOCACY
• Protect resident rights; act as mandated reporter.
• Support resident/family advocacy and empowerment.
• Identify system-level issues and recommend improvements.
CLINICAL
• Complete social histories and biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop interdisciplinary care plans.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, grief support.
• Support residents/families during catastrophic events.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals.
EDUCATION
• Educate staff on psychosocial needs, aging, disability, cultural humility.
• Educate residents/families on rights, responsibilities, and problem-solving.
• Supervise social work students.
CONSULTATION
• Provide case consultation.
• Advise management on program planning and policy development.