Social Service Designee

GENERAL FUNCTION:
To provide assistance to the LSW/Social Service Director in providing social services for residents and families. Salary $16.50-$28.00 based on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide social services to residents and their families under the direction of a licensed social worker to help with the adjustment process, identifying social and emotional needs, problem solving, and financial issues.
• Assist LSW in gathering information from residents/family members to help complete the Integrated Personal Services Assessment and MDS and its components.
• Assist with discharge planning by helping licensed social workers arrange community resources, alternative placements, etc.
• Attend Care Conferences as directed by the LSW.
• Assist LSW with other case management tasks as needed by the Department.
• Fulfill basic documentation requirements for social services.
• Assist (after training) in administering the BIMS and the PHQ-9 assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Employees considered for this position must be approved by the LSW and the facility administrator.

• Ideal candidates will be STNA or eligible and have experience in long-term care.
• Excellent communication skills.

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