Memory Care Unit Social Worker - Countryside Health Care of Milford

Memory Care Unit Social Worker

Description

Countryside Health Care of Milford is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Memory Care Unit Social Worker to join our team.  

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the social service programs of the memory care unit. 
• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Social Services Director or Administrator. 
• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes. 
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification of medically related social and emotional needs of the resident. 
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. 
• Participate in discharge planning. development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments. 
• Interview resident/families to obtain social history. 
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Director as required. 
• Involve the resident/family in planning social service programs when possible. 
• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary. 
• Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. 
• Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident. 
• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs. 
• In the absence of the Director assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the social service department. 
• Maintain a quality working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations. 
• Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary. 
• Assist in providing solutions for social and practical environmental problems including seeking financial assistance, discharge planning (including collaboration with community agencies), and referrals to other community agencies when specialized assistance is required. 
• Evaluate social and family information and assist in determining plans for social treatment. 
• Interpret social, psychological, and emotional needs of the resident/family to the medical staff, attending physician, and other resident care team members. 
• Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health and welfare agencies to meet the needs of the resident. 
• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts 10 solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of social service programs. 
• Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job related social functions to ensure that tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. 
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed. 
• Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the residents.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Schedule:

24 hours per week

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

403B

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

PTO

Salary:

Salary negotiable based on experience

Requirements

• At least one year of experience required
• Must possess a current license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Massachusetts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills