PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Social Service needs to the residents in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Birchaven Village policy and procedure, Birchaven Village ethical statement and resident rights, subject to the employee handbook.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1: Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected

Duty 2: Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter departmental personnel, other departments within the facility, and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to assure that social service programs are properly maintained to meet the needs of the resident

Duty 3: Responsible to help develop the Social Services department within the operating and capital budget

Duty 4: Assist resident and families in accepting and adjusting to nursing home placement, encouraging family contact and support for the residents. Participate in development and implementation of resident assessments, social care plans, and discharge planning. Provide or arrange for counseling to resident or family in the event of a particular problem or crisis situation.

Duty 5: Work with Job and Family services Department to establish and maintain eligibility for residents who are Medicaid-qualified recipients. Work with the Fiscal Office at Birchaven Retirement Village to assist with Medicaid-related matters on behalf of the residents

Duty 6: Displays service excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote resident satisfaction.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required.

Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to needs of the residents served on his/her neighborhood. The individual must demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles related to the aging adult and problems associated with aging. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s needs.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in social work with an interest and experience in Gerontology or one year of experience in Social work