St. Joseph of Harahan is a premier provider of long-term care services dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. We strive for excellence in patient care, staff engagement, and community involvement.
Responsibilities:
Direct and supervise social service programs.
Evaluate the social needs of each resident admitted and formulate a written plan of care.
Refer residents and families to appropriate community resources as necessary.
Make arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, and personal items.
With resident's permission, maintain contact with family to report on changes in health, current goals, resident's rights, discharge planning, and to encourage participation in care planning.
Make referrals and obtain services from outside entities, such as talking books, absentee ballots, and community wheelchair transportation.
Assist residents with financial and legal matters, such as applying for pensions, referrals to lawyers, and referrals to funeral homes for preplanning arrangements.
Issue Advance Beneficiary Notifications as applicable in the approved format, within the specified time frame and ensure that applicable supportive documentation is noted in the resident record.
Assist with discharge-planning services, such as helping to place a resident on a waiting list for community congregate living, arranging intake for home-care services for residents returning home, assisting with transfer arrangements to other facilities.
Complete discharge plan in accordance with discharge-plan policy.
Assist with admission process from time to time.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in social work or related areas, such as psychology or sociology is preferred.
Required Skills:
At least two years of experience as a social worker preferred.
Pay range and compensation package:
Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Vacation and Sick Time