ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the Admissions team with the pre-admission and admission assessment process when called upon.

2. Through the multi-disciplinary team process, provides psycho-social and/or cognitive assessment and evaluation for program residents when needs are identified by resident, family, staff or physician. Participates in Individual Service Plan of residents.

3. Coordinates discharge planning and intercampus transfer process for residents.

4. Provides support for residents and their families relative to personal needs, social relationships and individual concerns.

5. Functions as liaison between apartment staff, resident, and responsible parties.

6. Serves as resident advocate in following through with individual/family complaints and concerns, ensuring customer satisfaction, and promoting resident’s ability to remain in their home as long as is safe.

7. Works with the Oakwood team to enhance resident, family, and community efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents.

8. Works with the other social work staff to improve quality of services provided campus-wide.

9. Develops social work policies and procedures for the Assisted Living program, and works with intercampus Social Workers to develop or review campus-wide social work policies and procedures.

10. Maintains concise and accurate resident documentation including social histories, assessments, and assists with annual reviews for CBRF Residents.

11. Assists Assisted Living Director in ensuring all state and federal regulations related to abuse or misappropriation are adhered to.

12. Assists Assisted Living Director in ensuring all state and federal regulations related to abuse or misappropriation are adhered to.

13. Assists residents with completing paperwork to activate their Long-Term Care Insurance.

14. Arranges transportation for residents to/from doctor appointments.

15. Coordinates specific resident needs with available community resources as appropriate.

16. Investigates and completes resident incident reports.

17. Offers grief and loss support individually and/or in groups.

18. Welcomes new residents and coordinates their orientation to the CBRF.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of HFS-89 and standard social work practice.

2. Ability to provide leadership which fosters a team approach in meeting the mission of Oakwood.

3. Ability to relate well to residents and families

4. Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the community.

5. Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.

6. Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.

7. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work schedule.

8. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

9. Objectivity in working with needs and concerns of residents and families as well as ability to follow through to resolve issues.

10. Ability to be flexible with hours in order to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

11. Computer skills a must.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND/OR TRAINING

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related human service field.

2. Wisconsin Social Work certification.

3. At least one year of experience working in the health care industry required. Experience working in a Community Based Residential Facility with geriatric population desirable.

4. Experience working with community service organizations desirable.

5. Experience with Medicare/Medicaid/COP regulations desirable.