Home Health Social Worker

Part Time Social Worker

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Optage Home Health is seeking a Part Time Social Worker to join its team.

The Optage Home Health Social Worker is responsible for implementing resident services for residents consistent with regulations and established best practices. The Social Worker provides support through resident/family advocacy, ongoing assessment and evaluation, service coordination and care planning. The primary focus of this position is the quality of life of residents to assist them in achieving "their best day".

Consider joining our team in providing compassionate and high quality care and services within a caring Christian environment.

The Home Health Social Worker is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, supervising, and monitoring medical social services for hospice clients consistent with regulations and established best practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Complete scheduled home visits in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation and assessments in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, and representatives to identify psychosocial needs, establish goals, and support care planning.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate social work interventions and services for an assigned caseload.
• Coordinate community resources and facilitate referrals to appropriate support services, including financial, housing, counseling, transportation, caregiver support, and long-term care resources.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and regularly reassess client needs, adjusting intervention plans as appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, education, and emotional support to clients and families coping with illness, disability, loss, or changes in functioning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of family systems, caregiver dynamics, cultural considerations, and social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes.
• Apply knowledge of mental health conditions, emotional and behavioral concerns, and community-based supports to assist clients in achieving optimal well-being.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Advocate for clients' rights, preferences, and access to services while promoting independence and quality of life.

1. Bachelor's degree in social work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology. Master's degree in social work preferred.

2. Current licensure as a social worker in state in which he/she practices if required by state law.

3. Experience in geriatrics or health care related environment.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of current professional social work theory and practice.

5. Demonstrated capacity for leadership and supervision.

6. Excellent clinical assessment and documentation skills.

7. Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies and note detail. Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes.

8. Demonstrated knowledge of social community service delivery systems preferred.

9. Valid Minnesota Driver's license and proof of insurance.

10. Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and other common computer programs.

11. Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.

12. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $27.40 - $33.49 Hourly. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS's typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends on many factors including each individual employee's qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and…