HM Social Worker - Part Time

Who We Are:

Since 1972, The Hallmark has been the trusted name in upscale retirement living in Houston’s prestigious Galleria/Tanglewood area. As the oldest Life Plan Community in the region, we’re a not-for-profit community operated by Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc., dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults of all faiths. We offer luxurious independent living, combined with a seamless continuum of care including assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation all on a single campus.

Who You Are :

We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Social Worker. This person will have a genuine interest in working with older adults and be able to engage, motivate, and support both residents and fellow team members. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, and aligned with our values of respect, excellence, and community.

Creativity, teamwork, and a drive to exceed expectations are key traits we’re looking for as we work together to fulfill our mission of uplifting the lives of those we serve.

Essential Functions:

1. Being available to welcome the new resident, provide support and initiate a trusting relationship.
2. Entering an initial assessment note in the Social Service section of the chart within 72hours of admission, completing assigned sections of the MDS, completing and entering the Social History within fourteen (14) days of admission and re¬-evaluating the resident on a quarterly basis (sooner when a significant change occurs). These assessments are used to contribute to the resident care plan.
3. Contributing as an integral member of the interdisciplinary Resident Care Plan Conference. This also involves stating the social/emotional needs related to the resident's illness/disability, adjustment to placement, supportive network and response to treatment. The social worker makes specific recommendations to assist in the resident's overall care and genuine well-being.
4. Coordinate care plans meetings and notify resident(s), family, IDT members.
5. Writing progress notes as least on admission quarterly, earlier when there is a notable change. Each note should document progress made towards "social service" oriented goals, provide significant information about the individual and serve to communicate with the entire interdisciplinary team.
6. Initiating and/or participating in the written discharge plan which states the resident'sspecific need to be in the facility and if the resident is expected to be able to function in a more independent setting. The discharge plan should include consultation with other disciplines, the family and of course, the resident (whenever possible).7. Participating in the post D/C plan as needed or assigned.
8. Provide "active listening" therapy with residents who express the need to talk with asupportive individual. The social worker must work on establishing a good rapport with residents and be available to provide behavioral intervention/counseling.
9. Attending Resident Council meetings as a liaison to listen to resident concerns and clarify issues and/or facilitate changes (when invited by the Resident Council governing body). The Social Worker should be involved with the Activity Department and assist with the Resident Council meetings as necessary.
10. Contacting community agencies for the purpose of resident referral. These agencies include, but are not limited to: community mental health centers, transportation companies, social clubs, etc.
11. Assisting the resident to participate in individual and group programs and to utilize these programs to full advantage.
12. Educate residents/families and assist with the completion of advance directives.
13. Be available to assist…