Social Worker

Looking for an Experienced Social Worker

Salary range $67k to $78K commensurate with experience and Licensure

Monday through Friday with rotating Manager on Duty weekend scheduled

Benefits

Full Time

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Matching and Three-Year Vesting
• Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
• Onsite CPR Training
• Certified Dementia Practitioner Training *
• Well-Being Model
• Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
• UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
• Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tickets to Work
• Available for select employees

About Ingleside at Rock Creek

Ingleside at Rock Creek is a not-for-profit, CARF-accredited, Life Plan Community nestled alongside Washington, DC's beautiful Rock Creek Park. A diverse group of people whose experiences and interests create the perfect balance for stylish retirement living in this engaging community. Ingleside at Rock Creek is certified as a Great Place to Work. We are CARF Certified, and Sage certified.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field from an accredited university. One (1) to three (3) years' experience in a long-term care services experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledgeable of long-term care practices. Must be proficient in the operation of computer applications and general office equipment. LCSW or LCSW-C preferred.

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for providing psychosocial needs and services to residents in the Health Center which included Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Support Assisted Living. Serve as the Grievance Officer. Additional duties include admissions, discharges, and case work services.

Key Responsibilities

Admission

Oversee the admission process of new residents to include move-ins, chart reviews, and resident assessments.

Meets with visitors on a need be basis.

Responds to telephone and fax contacts.

Meets with family to assure that the admission transition runs smoothly; assists with any additional questions.

Aids residents and families through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.

Enters resident information at admission into Minimum Data Set at 5, 14, 30, 60, 90 days as well as quarterly. Completes care plan reports focusing on behaviors and psychosocial needs and sends to MDS Coordinator.

Verifies room readiness.

Completes all necessary social services paperwork in a fast and efficient manner. Ensures all information on the resident is accurate.

Meets with family within 14 days of admission to discuss resident progression. At 30 days, reviews resident and evaluates return to Independent or Assisted Living Unit.

Completes mental illness report and maintains resident chart to include social assessment, social history, MIMR, and discharge plans.

Coordinates with staff to see the psychosocial and emotional needs of residents are met and documents the same.

Discharge Functions

Assists with discharge of residents from Healthcare Center and completes all necessary discharge paperwork.

Meets with family and resident at the time of discharge.

Discusses discharge procedures and additional course of action for the resident.

Conducts final assessment of resident and completes discharge paperwork in conjunction with the other disciplines.

Regulatory Action

Maintains regulatory functions for all resident units within the community and ensures proper compliance to those regulations.

Maintains a working relationship with Department of Health Services and other agencies and remains in contact with specified agency as appropriate.

Transfers residents within units and works to ensure requests made by the resident are in compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Grievance Responsibilities

Ensure that residents know how to file grievances, implement and manage the written grievance policy to ensure the prompt resolution of grievances. Ensuring and leading prompt response to a grievance and taking required actions.

Ensures grievance policy meets requirements and regulations and is being followed.

Educating residents on grievance policy.

Ensuring a review of the policy and plan on an annual basis.

Performance and Professionalism

Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.

Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy at all times according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters.

Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.

Maintains positive working relationships with management and coworkers; willingly follows directions and requests as appropriate.

Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor consistent personnel standards.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures; seeks clarification or interpretation from appropriate supervisor when needed.

Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all relations with others.

Professional Development

Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities.

Participates in in-service, projects, or committees as time permits.

Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.

Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.

Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participations in education opportunities whether offered on the job, within, or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.

Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state and other regulations applicable to job.

Safety & Security

Complies with (Insert Community Here) established safety rules and practices.

Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.

Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Reports any injury of resident, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel

Provides assistance to residents, visitors, or employees in an emergency situation; following the proper emergency procedures.

EEO Statement

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.