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Job Title: Social Worker
Job Location: CT: Meriden
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-03-22
Company Name: Genesis HealthCare & Genesis Rehab Svcs
Contact: Human Resources
Phone: (610) 444-6350
Fax: (610) 925-4000
Description: Interested applicants should contact Patricia Gordan at
203-238-2645.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Genesis HealthCare Social Worker will abide by and practice according
to the Genesis HealthCare Social Services Policies and Procedures Manual,
State and Federal Guidelines, and the National Association of Social
Worker “Code of Ethics.” Social Service functions include, but are not
limited to: direct services, advocacy, counseling, service coordination,
education, in-servicing, policy and program development, and community
relations.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive social services
program which provides for counseling and other sup****t services for
customers and families in the center;
2. Identifies medical-related social needs of customers, provides
appropriate services to meet the individual, as well as collective needs
of customers, and maintains records relating to the customers’ social work
needs and care;
3. Consults with the Director of Social Services and other department
heads regarding interdisciplinary issues, as well as maintenance of
appropriate records;
4. Works directly with customers and families experiencing personal and
environmental difficulties or concerns related to the customer’s physical
or emotional condition;
5. Promotes the preservation of the customer’s physical and mental health
and to prevent the occurrence or progression of personal and social
problems;
6. Maintains a written record of the frequency and nature of the social
service consultation and services provided or obtained;
7. Evaluates each customer’s social needs then formulates the plan for
providing care and records the plan in the customer’s medical record.
Periodically re-evaluates in conjunction with the customer’s total plan of
care;
8. Plans and implements family meetings (upon admission, and as needed
thereafter) to provide a forum for ongoing discussions between
customer/family and treatment team;
9. Performs an initial evaluation/*****sment of each customer’s
biopsychosocial needs to be placed in the medical record. Written
do***entation at least quarterly is required for each customer. Active
cases require ongoing written do***entation. For required written
do***entation, Genesis HealthCare Social Services Manual, State and
Federal Guidelines are to be followed;
10. Develops social service component of the customer’s plan of care,
identifying specific problems, goals and approaches. Participates and
coordinates per center policy, interdisciplinary care planning conference
at time of admission and at prescribed intervals thereafter in order to
help develop and revise the overall plan of care for customers. Ensure and
do***ents that customers/families have input into the care planning
process;
11. Acts as a liaison between customers, families, outside agencies, and
the center Administrator to ensure that the customer’s rights are
maintained;
12. Functions in a manner that adheres to all policies/procedures of the
center, as a representative of the HealthCare Center administration;
13. Do***ents and prepares any re****ts requested by the administration;
also councils and provides assistance when change in financial status
occurs for customers in the ElderCare center;
14. Coordinates discharge planning and assists with the creation of an
organized discharge plan on all customers;
15. Concerns his/herself with the safety of all center customers in order
to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the
center adheres to legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by
being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the center’s fire, safety
and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;
16. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families
receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate
atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
17. Performs other duties as requested.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work preferred. May also
have a Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field including, but not
limited to, Sociology, Special Education, Gerontology, Counseling and
Psychology.
2. Needs to posses any certifications/licensures required by State
regulations.
17770
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