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Oak Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare is now seeking a Part Time Social Service Worker!

Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Oak Ridge, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

Position Summary:

Requires demonstrated professional knowledge and skills necessary to plan, organize, and develop support services for our current residents and their families; the ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with residents, families, and staff, knowledge of the inquiry and admissions process; fundamental knowledge and skills in marketing; effective verbal and written English communication; lift and carry up to 30 lbs. The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation by the employer, without posing a direct threat to him/her or to others.

Qualifications of Social Service Worker:

• · Bachelor’s degree in social work not required but long-term care experience preferred but not required.

• · Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Conduct continuous family and resident counseling including crisis intervention, facility adjustment, resident status changes, etc.

• Assess each resident within seven (7) days of admission and on a quarterly basis.

• Attend monthly Resident Council meetings (when invited by Council) and address resident concerns.

• Coordinate room changes; notify residents & families.

• Coordinate changes such as room transfers, cable and telephone, pharmacy, laundry, etc.

• Assist discharged residents and families with placement options.

• Coordinate Discharge Planning Service (i.e., discharge time, special needs) and initiate a discharge follow-up call within forty-eight (48) hours after discharge.

• Check PASSAR on admission & complete 408’s on targeted residents.

• Direct and assist Admissions Coordinator with inquiries and facility tours, marketing, and networking.

• Assist with admission sign-in and discharge process as needed.

• Establish and implement a follow-up visit system for all new residents per individual care plans.

• Visit all new residents and families within 24 hours of admission to facility.

• Participate in quarterly Care Plan Conferences, including invitations to families and follow-up review with residents. Assure good representation at care conferences.

• Complete MA 51s for residents being transferred to an ALF.

• Participate in weekly Care Navigation Meetings.

• Participate in monthly Behavior Management meetings and follow up with any concerns.

• Practice safe working habits.

• Update Department’s Policies and Procedures manual at least annually.

• Participate in Marketing activities

• Identify Target residents/408; complete reporting forms within 48 hours of admission.

• Write necessary plans of care.

• Address resident and family concerns and/or complaints.

• Complete assigned MDS sections.

• Complete PA-PASRR-ID forms within 48 hours of admission.

• Complete Notice of Non-Coverage letters and issue to residents/families.

• In facilities with one or more social services, the Director will ensure that the above is completed and lead the department. All the above are to be completed by social services.

• Other duties assigned at the site level

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered

• Daily Pay with Tapcheck

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• 401(k)

• Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

Status Availability:

• Part Time

• 8a-4:30p

• 3 days a week, occasional weekends

• On Site

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