Social Worker - Skilled Nursing (West Madison)

Mission Statement

We are Called to serve a thriving community where seniors live with dignity, connection and purpose. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Admissions team with the pre-admission and admission assessment process when called upon.


• Through the multi-disciplinary team process, provides psycho-social and/or cognitive assessment and evaluation for program residents when needs are identified by resident, family, staff or physician. Participates in Individual Service Plan of residents.


• Coordinates discharge planning and intercampus transfer process for residents.


• Provides support for residents and their families relative to personal needs, social relationships and individual concerns.


• Functions as liaison between apartment staff, resident, and responsible parties.


• Serves as resident advocate in following through with individual/family complaints and concerns, ensuring customer satisfaction, and promoting resident’s ability to remain in their home as long as is safe.


• Works with the Oakwood team to enhance resident, family, and community efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents.


• Works with the other social work staff to improve quality of services provided campus-wide.


• Develops social work policies and procedures for the Assisted Living program, and works with intercampus Social Workers to develop or review campus-wide social work policies and procedures.


• Maintains concise and accurate resident documentation including social histories, assessments, and assists with annual reviews for SNF residents.


• Assists Director of Nursing in ensuring all state and federal regulations related to abuse or misappropriation are adhered to.


• Assists residents with completing paperwork to activate their Long-Term Care Insurance.


• Arranges transportation for residents to/from doctor appointments.


• Coordinates specific resident needs with available community resources as appropriate.


• Investigates and completes resident incident reports.


• Offers grief and loss support individually and/or in groups.


• Welcomes new residents and coordinates their orientation to SNF.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of HFS-89 and standard social work practice.


• Provides informal leadership which fosters a team approach in meeting the mission of Oakwood.


• Relates well and demonstrates empathy and compassion towards our residents, families and staff members.


• Establishes and maintain a positive working relationship with the community.


• Maintains and protects the confidentiality of information.


• Exercises independent judgment and make sound decisions.


• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work schedule to meet deadlines and business needs.


• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Displays objectivity in working with needs and concerns of residents and families as well as ability to follow through to resolve issues.


• Flexible with hours in order to carry out the responsibilities of the position.


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365.  

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND/OR TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related human service field.


• Wisconsin Social Work certification.


• At least one year of experience working in the health care industry required. Experience working in a Community Based Residential Facility with geriatric population desirable.


• Experience working with community service organizations desirable.


• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid/COP regulations desirable.

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