Social Worker

Job Description

Manhattan Nursing & Rehab - Jackson, MS is seeking a:

Licensed Social Worker

Experience: One year experience preferred.

General Description:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Social Service Director is responsible

for monitoring the residents' mental and psycho-social needs and to provide the services

to meet these needs in order to attain or maintain the highest practical level of physical,

mental, and psycho-social well-being.

Essential Duties

1. Acts appropriately under the direction of the Executive Director and as an active

member of the interdisciplinary team.

2. Adjusts to changes in schedule to meet resident and family needs.

3. Develops a social history of each new resident.

4. Utilizes the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process in conducting a

psycho-social assessment.

5. Formulates a Care Plan which addresses the identified problems, needs, and

concerns.

6. Documents progress toward goals, assessment updates, and interventions.

7. Reviews the resident's progress toward resolution of problems, needs, or

concerns; evaluates the effectiveness of the staff approaches; evaluates changes in

the mental and psycho-social assessment.

8. Participates in the interdisciplinary assessment reviews and revisions; revises the

residents' Care Plan according to residents' needs.

9. Participates in the pre-admission screening of potential residents and provides

information to residents and families.

10. Orients the resident to the long-term care environment and facilitates adjustment

to placement.

11. Coordinates the Complaint / Grievance program with appropriate disciplines and

verifies that complaints / grievances are handled in a timely manner.

12. Works with residents to obtain Advance Directives upon admission and reviews

with residents at least annually.

13. Verifies that a Heart-To-Heart coordinator program is implemented in the

Facility.

14. Reviews behavior charting so that an appropriate Care Plan is developed.

15. Provides therapeutic counseling to residents and family members, as appropriate,

to meet the residents' psycho-social needs.

16. Coordinates appointments in the community for various health care visits and

therapeutic needs.

17. Coordinates in-services for staff in areas concerning the mental and psycho-social

needs of the resident.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

18. Educates the community regarding aging, rights of residents, Facility services,

and other related topics.

19. Informs residents and families of their rights and responsibilities and educates

staff about residents' rights and Facility implementation of those rights.

20. Serves as the resident's advocate.

21. Assesses the resident's potential for discharge as a member of an interdisciplinary

team. Plans for the resident's discharge and post-discharge with the resident,

family, and interdisciplinary team. Assists the resident and family in the

implementation of the discharge plan.

22. Performs various Quality Assurance audits and is an active member of the Quality

Improvement team.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4. Adheres to:

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job

functions

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents' rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.

7. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training: A degree in Social Services or related field (or relevant

professional experience to the position), as required by Federal/State guidelines.

A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be

able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires

manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone,

etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable

diseases that pose a 'direct threat' to the health or safety of others and which cannot be

eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30

pounds, and be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer, preemployment

physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable

of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable

accommodation(s).

Skill(s): Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;

proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; decision-making skills, basic

computer skills; and be able to operate various medical and/or office equipment. Must

demonstrate knowledge of safety techniques. Must be able to communicate in English,

both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the

tasks required.

Experience: One year experience preferred.

Receipt and Acknowledgment

I acknowledge and understand that:

Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT ATTENTION TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN OR DISABILIT