Job Overview
Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing overall operation of the Social Service Department according to federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established policies and procedures, etc. to assure the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met/maintained on an individual basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and Trinity Senior Living Communities in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Consistently demonstrate (leads by example) Sanctuary Values to all internal and external customers (residents, visitors, volunteers, and associates.) Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, propagating a calm environment throughout the community.
- Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TSLC.
- Interview residents/families to obtain social history in a private setting to determine and participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
- Supports community personnel from other departments through coaching and mentoring to help achieve optimum standard of excellence. Addresses issues of concern through courageous conversation and notifies department manager of any interactions requiring attention.
- Identify health care instructions of each resident offering opportunity to formulate advances directive and inform attending physician of any/all outcomes.
- Participate in discharge planning, development and implementations of social care plans and resident assessments.
- Perform cognitive eval and assess resident moods and assure proper follow up care or treatments are offered with assistance from interdisciplinary team.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting in a timely manner etc. as necessary and submit to Director.
- Refer resident/families to appropriate social service agencies as necessary; provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident.
- Provide consultation to staff, etc. when problem solving needs of the resident through the development of social service programs.
- Assist in developing, deliver, and follow-up of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.
- Determine, recommend and follow-up on effectiveness of equipment and supplies necessary or as may be required, and follow-up services pertinent for home care (i.e. physical/occupational therapy).
- Enters information and documentation accurately in Care Tracker in accordance with company policy, practice and standards.
- Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of personnel for the Community or Department.
- Participate in community surveys and when necessary develop a plan of correction for department deficiencies
- Ensure that all charted progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service.
- Must function independently, make independent decisions, demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity and ability to work effectively with residents and personnel.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, TSLC Corporate Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a human services field (i.e. sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology.)
- One year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals required.
- Must be licensed as a social worker in this state.
- Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred
Trinity Health’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Trinity Health’s dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
