Adult Day Services Social Worker - Hagerstown, United States - Easter Seals DC|MD|VA

Easter Seals DC|MD|VA
Easter Seals DC|MD|VA
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Hagerstown, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Social Worker Adult Day Services (Multisite Hybrid Work Schedule)
Overview of Easter Seals Serving DC I MD I VA

Easter Seals Inc.

was founded in 1919 and has grown to become a national leader in offering help, hope and answers to more than a million children and adults living with autism, Alzheimer's disease, and other disabilities or special needs each year.

Easter Seals operates through a network of self-governing, financially independent affiliates.

Position Summary:
To coordinate, supervise, and provide for the social service needs of participants and their family members or caregivers. Conduct outreach activities in the community. The Social Worker will work at multiple Easterseals Adult Day Services located in Baltimore County and Washington County. The social worker reports to the Center Director.


Working Schedule:


This is a full-time hybrid position with a schedule of 40 hours per week offering a blend of regular in-office work and remote flexibility.


  • The schedule will consist of:
  • 4 days per week in the office.
  • 1 day per week working remotely with flexible hours (availability expected during core business hours)

Essential Functions:

  • Assisting in the screening and interviewing of referrals to determine general appropriateness of the participant for enrollment.
  • Evaluate the social service needs of participants and caregivers.
  • Assess and reevaluate participants quarterly (ADCAPS) and as needed.
  • Coordination of care plan meetings. Include all interdisciplinary team members. Document discussion during meeting and chart to files.
  • Assist in performing intakes and determine appropriateness of referral for admission as needed.
  • Document changes in participant progress notes.
  • Serve as member of the multidisciplinary team in preparing and evaluating participant plan of care.
  • Provide input into daily and monthly activity sessions, care plan reviews, and the general program.
  • Serve as liaison between center staff, participants, families, and/or caregivers.
  • Maintain ongoing contact with referral sources within the community
  • Conduct outreach activities in the community
  • Maintain regular contact with caregivers concerning the participant and the care they receive at home and at the center; visit homes of participants as necessary.
  • Recommend and assist participants and their caregivers in acquiring the services they need.
  • Provide guidance to the multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning and referral services including: discharge procedures, referral, and followup, discharge summary with post


Discharge goals, recommendation for continuing care, and referral to appropriate community service agencies to support a participant's return to more independent living.


Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work.
  • Current State of Maryland Social Worker License.
  • At least one year experience in a professional capacity providing services to adults in a health care setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact positively with participants, caregivers, and other employees.
  • Understanding the physical, mental, psychological, and social needs of the elderly and adults with disabilities.
  • Ability to develop and maintain community relations.

Language Ability:

  • Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with participants, families and community referral sources.

Reasoning Ability:

  • Must be able to follow instructions quickly and easily and seek out direction promptly.
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
  • Must be able to work with mínimal supervision after instruction is provided.
  • Must be aware of potential hazards or problems within the environment and seek out supervision promptly.
  • Must be aware of confidentiality of client information.
  • Must take initiative and problemsolve.

Computer Skills:

  • Must be comfortable with using the computer

Certificates and Licenses:

  • State of Maryland Social Work license
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Easterseals policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at Easterseals are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual's capabilities, qualifications, training, experience, and suitability._

Pay:
$65,000.00 per year


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

  • Social Work License (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Hagerstown, MD: Relocate before st
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