Social Services Designee - Full Time

Overview

TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully. 

 

Benefits:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with employer match (21+ years old)
• Wellness program
• Health Savings Account
• Workforce Development Opportunities

Responsibilities

Implements the social service program to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of the Seniors/clients and the family.

Assists Seniors/clients with problem solving, provides crisis counseling, bereavement counseling, information resources and referrals as appropriate.

Participates in discharge planning, completes Seniors/clients assessments and development and implementation of care plans for each Seniors/clients on case load.

Develops working relationships with Seniors/clients, families, and staff for further understanding of significant social and emotional needs underlying Seniors/clients health problem.

Serves as a liaison and an advocate for the Seniors/clients and their family.

Provides information to Senior/client/families regarding financial concerns, including general information regarding Medicare, Medicare Part D, and application for Medicaid and other financial assistance programs.

Provides Senior/client contacts to assist with the development and/or maintenance of positive self-image and promotes continued growth of each Seniors/clients potential.

Completes assessments and documentation as required by state/federal regulatory requirements, as well as department policy.

Develops and maintains community contacts, utilizing available community resources to meet Seniors/clients individual needs.

Provides staff orientation and periodic training concerning resident rights, advanced directives, and psychosocial issues or aging.

Qualifications

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as terminology and jargon specific to the job. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability of 25 - pounds, demonstrating strength and agility at Tabitha’s discretion.AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.EDUCATION: Coursework in human services related field required. Bachelor’s Degree in human services related field and/or graduate of an accredited school of social work is a strong plus. EXPERIENCE: One year experience working with families in crises required. Minimum of two years experience working closely with seniors/clients and their family members at Tabitha is acceptable. Nursing home and hospice experience preferred. 

 

EEO Disability/Veteran