Social Worker | Long Term Care Facility

Job Details

Location:

The Homestead of Denison, Denison, TX 75020

Shift: Day

At The Homestead of Denison, our Care Teams are True Caregivers. They serve patients with dedication and compassion and are the heart of our patients’ care and recovery. Whether providing direct care or essential operational support, The Homestead of Denison seeks individuals who share our commitment to providing Exceptional Care.

Our Residents and Patients are our Purpose and Motivation—and we invite you to join our Team.

The Social Worker assists with the implementation and evaluation of Social Services programs and departmental operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and standards.

• Implement the Social Services programs of the facility under the direction of the Administrator
• Participate in the facility assessment and assess individual Social Services needs and available resources
• Assist in obtaining resources from community social, health, and welfare agencies to meet resident needs
• Coordinate Social Services activities with other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Assist residents, representatives and families with discharge planning (including coordination with community agencies), and referrals
• Ensure each resident receives necessary behavioral health care and services to attain and maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well‑being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care
• Participate in resident and group council meetings
• Provide residents with information regarding resident rights, advance directives, living wills and related matters
• Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations and professional standards and recommend policy and procedure changes
• Coordinate resources and assist residents with limited English proficiency (LEP), including verbal and written translation services when applicable
• Maintain a reference library of written materials, laws and standards of practice necessary to ensure regulatory compliance and quality Social Services
• Meet with administration, medical, nursing and other department staff to plan and coordinate Social Services programs and activities
• Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies

• Participate in the development of resident-centered care plans
• Involve residents and families in establishing individualized goals and objectives
• Communicate residents’ social, psychological and emotional needs to other members of the IDT
• Complete and sign required Social Services sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), or other cognitive assessments as applicable
• Collaborate with the IDT to prioritize non‑pharmacological interventions for resident behaviors in accordance with facility policy and best practices

• Identify resident discharge needs and ensure development of an appropriate discharge plan
• Coordinate resident transfers and discharges
• Manage the transfer or discharge process when a resident has filed an appeal
• Assist residents and their representatives in selecting post‑discharge care providers and arranging necessary services
• Refer residents and families to appropriate community resources when services are not provided by the facility

• Assist in standardizing methods and procedures for completing Social Services tasks

• Attend and participate in continuing education programs to maintain licensure and professional competence

• Follow established procedures for proper use of labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary work environment
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Participate in Life Safety Code and emergency preparedness drills
• Report all occupational injuries and illnesses to the appropriate supervisor promptly

• Conduct Social Services programs and activities within the established departmental budget

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Experience

One year of supervised social work experience in a health…