Social Worker
Company: Life Care Center of The North Shore
Location: Lynn
Posted on: June 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Live the Mission: Position Summary: * The Social Worker plans,
organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure
all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are
met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life
Care standards. * Reports to Social Services Director Education,
Experience, and Licensure/Certifications: * Currently
registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law).
Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout
employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)* Bachelor's degree in a
human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in
a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)* Two (2) years'
experience in health-care social work preferred Specific
Requirements: * Make independent decisions when circumstances
warrant such action * Knowledgeable of social services practices
and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines
governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility
* Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives,
policies, and procedures of the social services department *
Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas * Maintains
professional working relationships with all associates, vendors,
etc. * Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or
confidential information * Understand and follow company policies
including harassment and compliance procedures * Displays integrity
and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and
completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate
compliance training Essential Functions * Plan, organize, develop,
and implement social services program that meets the
medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as
State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines * Act as a
patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient
rights * Chart appropriately and timely * Assist patients and
families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison
with community agencies, etc. * Follow-up to evaluate compliance
with social services programs and patient plans * Exhibit excellent
customer service and a positive attitude towards patients * Assist
in the evacuation of patients * Demonstrate dependable, regular
attendance * Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
* Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary
team * Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and
move intermittently during working hours * Read, write, speak, and
understand the English language * Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift
20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20
lbs An Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Life Care Center of The North Shore, Lynn , Social Worker, Healthcare , Lynn, Massachusetts
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