Long Term Care Social Worker - Schaumburg, United States - Encore Village of Schaumburg

Encore Village of Schaumburg

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Schaumburg, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Encore Village of Schaumburg is currently hiring for a full time Social Worker position.

The Social Worker shares the responsibility of identifying and providing appropriate interventions related to the social and emotional needs of the Encore Village Briarwood long-term care residents.

Assists with arranging services to meet the needs of residents. Acts as a liaison between the resident, family, facility staff, and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Visits resident(s) upon admission to assess the social, emotional ane environmental needs of the resident(s) and monitors on an ongoing basis.
Prepares and maintains required documentation/assessments as regulated by local, state and federal agencies and as problems/situations occur.
Participates in ongoing evaluation of the residents' needs and goals through resident care plan meetings.
Monitors adherence to plan of care and flow of information. Provides continuing contact with resident/family to coordinate ongoing care. Provides crisis intervention, reassessment and uncovers problems as they occur in the delivery of services.
Provides counseling and emotional support in relation to health/social needs and plan of care. Provides ongoing emotional support to residents and families to enable them to cope with difficulties and proper utilization of services.
Acts as liaison between resident/family and relevant professionals, programs, agencies, etc. to help resident secure services needed and make preferences known.
Coordinates discharge planning. Participates in internal transfers throughout the Village as the need arises.
Coordinates the placement of residents to alternative care facilities when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Social work or related field
One or two years previous experience in medical setting, preferably nursing home based
Skills needed in group process and communications, both verbally and written
Ability to interact with other professionals in a teamwork manner.