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Development Social Worker Jobs in Roxbury Crossing, MA

Melrose Healthcare

Social Worker - Masters

Melrose, MA · On-site

The Social Worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial ... Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that ...

Liquid Personnel

Locality Social Worker

Medway, MA · Hybrid

Access to extensive training and development opportunities * Flexible working scheme * Supportive management and positive team culture About the Role As an Adult Social Worker in the Locality Team ...

Covenant Health

Social Worker - Full-Time

Waltham, MA · On-site

... your career development? Does working for a mission-aligned organization appeal to you? At ... As the Social Worker, you will provide nurturing support and direct care for residents with a ...

UHS

Inpatient Social Worker

Jamaica Plain, MA · On-site

Responsibilities Social Worker Opportunity At Arbour Hospital , we work diligently and ... Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries * Tuition Reimbursement

Rosie's Place

Behavioral Health Social Worker

Boston, MA · On-site

Knowledge and experience with group development and facilitation. * Strong interpersonal skills and ... The Behavioral Health Social Worker is a full-time, exempt position. This position works on-site at ...

UHS

Inpatient Social Worker

Jamaica Plain, MA · On-site

Responsibilities Social Worker Opportunity At Arbour Hospital , we work diligently and ... Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries * Tuition Reimbursement

Saint Vincent Hospital

Social Worker II

Hamilton, MA · On-site

$23.47 - $35.21/hr

The Social Worker is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource ... Career development and continuing education opportunities * Health savings accounts, healthcare & ...

Fiberhire

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Franklin, MA · On-site

$45/hr

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 Position Type: Full-Time Pay: $45 per ... Professional and career development opportunities * Supportive interdisciplinary healthcare team

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Social Worker - Masters

Melrose Healthcare

Melrose, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Overview Summary:
The Social Worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics along with strict adherence to government regulations. The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
Functions:
In fulfilling his or her primary duties and responsibilities, the nursing home social worker shall exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents. The following is a list of those duties according to the NASW Nursing Home Social Work Practice Standards:
Administrative
  1. Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility's interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations
  2. Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life
  3. Participate in developing facility social work policies
  4. Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others
  5. Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings
  6. Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation
  7. Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents

Advocacy
  1. Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychosocial wellbeing of each resident. Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure
  2. Identify community changes and opportunities such as legislation, regulations and programs that affect nursing home residents
  3. Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self-advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large

Clinical
  1. Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs
  2. Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions
  3. Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs
  4. Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family members/significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services
  5. Provide groups for residents/family members/significant others as appropriate to their needs
  6. Provide clinical interventions to address catastrophic events that occur during the resident's stay in the facility
  7. Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident's return of the community

Education
  1. Educate staff regarding the role of the social worker in the facility and the psychosocial needs of the residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability
  2. Educate staff regarding cultural diversity and each staff member's importance when caring for residents. Educate staff regarding residents' rights and how to recognize and prevent abuse, neglect and mistreatment
  3. Educate residents and families/significant others regarding their rights and responsibilities, effective problem solving and the extent of community, health and social services that are available to them, including those necessary for effective discharge planning
  4. May supervise students assigned to social services in accordance with the respective school guidelines and monitor and document the progress of their work

Consultation
Social service consultation shall be provided by a MSW, LICSW on a planned basis with sufficient frequency to enable the social worker(s), administration and facility staff to improve the quality of life of residents by meeting their psychosocial needs. The social work consultant shall have had prior experience with elders especially regarding placement and adjustment issues in nursing facilities. In addition, the social work consultant should be familiar both with regulations about social work in nursing homes and issues that might impact resident care when working on an interdisciplinary team. The consultative services should focus on each of the following three distinct groups:
Social Worker
    • Review documentation and service delivery
    • Develop and maximize the social worker's skills in psychosocial assessment, interviewing, documentation and treatment methods
    • Review administration, organizational concerns, program planning and long-term strategic issues
    • Encourage professional development and self-advocacy

Management Staff
    • Review program planning, policy development, priority setting regarding social services and the function/role of the social worker(s)
    • Advocate for social services as central to improving the quality of life of residents

Other Facility Staff
    • Provide case consultation
    • Provide in-services
    • Assist in the interpretation of social work issues to clinical staff

Qualifications:
  • Academic: Academic credentials as mandated by current state licensure requirements
  • Licensure: LSW, LCSW, or LICSW in Massachusetts
  • Experience: Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred
  • Skills: The nursing home social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques. He/she should be able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting. He/she should have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Customer Service Oriented
  • Ability to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residents
  • Knowledge of activity programs developed to engage adult and geriatric residents
  • Skill in conducting arts & crafts, music, games and associated activities
  • Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
  • Ability to create a resident-centered environment
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations

Required Responsibilities:
Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.
Core Competencies:
  • Caring/Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Confidentiality
  • Team Player
  • Dedication

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