Social Services Designee

Job DetailsJob Location: McGuffey Healthcare LLC - Gadsden, AL 35901Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Shift: FirstJob Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to residents and their families within our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This role involves assessing psychosocial needs, coordinating care, and advocating for residents to enhance their overall well-being.

 

Key Responsibilities:


Psychosocial Assessments:


Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for residents to identify social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting their well-being.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate psychosocial information into individualized care plans.


Counseling and Support:

Provide counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, addressing issues such as adjustment to long-term care, grief, and end-of-life concerns.
Facilitate support groups and educational sessions as needed.


Care Coordination:

Coordinate and collaborate with healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, and physicians, to ensure holistic care for residents.
Advocate for residents' needs within the care team.


Discharge Planning:

Develop and implement discharge plans for residents transitioning from the facility to other care settings or their homes.
Coordinate with post-discharge service providers and community resources.


Advance Care Planning:

Assist residents and their families in developing advance care directives and making informed decisions about medical treatment.
Facilitate discussions about end-of-life preferences.


Resource Referral:

Connect residents and families with community resources and support services, including financial assistance, legal aid, and transportation services.
Stay informed about available resources and maintain a comprehensive referral network.


Family Communication:

Communicate regularly with residents' families to provide updates, address concerns, and involve them in care planning.
Conduct family meetings as needed.


Crisis Intervention:

Provide crisis intervention and support during emergencies, sudden health declines, or other challenging situations.
Collaborate with the care team to ensure a coordinated response.


Documentation:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of social work assessments, interventions, and interactions with residents and families.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.


Advocacy:

Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and quality of life.
Address and report any concerns related to abuse, neglect, or violations of residents' rights.



Qualifications 


Empathy and sensitivity in working with diverse populations, including elderly individuals and their families.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in social work.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community agencies.


 

Working Conditions


Works in office area(s), warehouse, pharmacy, and some positions work in a long-term care environment (i.e. nursing home, drug rooms, nurses’ stations resident rooms, etc.).
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with customers, and customer representatives, family members, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicate with the designated facility staff, nursing personnel, residents, or family members.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.


Specific Requirements


Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must not pose a direct threat to the hea