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Medicaid Social Worker

1 month ago

Lincoln, United States Tabitha Full time
Overview

TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:                                   

The Medicaid Social Worker is responsible for assisting seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “seniors/clients”) and family members through the Medicaid application process.  This position is responsible for coordinating with the accounting department regarding status of Medicaid applications.  This position is also responsible for providing direct social services to seniors/clients and family members to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the senior/client are met or maintained. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with, TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides senior/client contacts to assist with the development and/or maintenance of positive self-image and promotes continued growth of each senior's/client’s potential. Assists senior/clients with the Medicaid application process. Monitors the application status from pending through active status. Makes referrals to Senior Care Options as appropriate. Assists families with understanding of Medicaid process and understanding of Share of Cost. Assists in figuring out “estimated” Share of Cost.  Coordinates and communicates with the accounting department the status of the application process. Implements the social services program to meet the medically related emotional and social needs of the seniors/clients and their family. Assists seniors/clients with problem solving, provides crisis counseling, bereavement counseling, information resources and referrals as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning, completes senior/client assessments and development and implementation of care plans for each senior/client on case load. Develops working relationships with senior/clients, families, and staff for further understanding of significant social and emotional needs underlying senior's/client’s health problem. Serves as a liaison and an advocate for the senior/client and their family. Provides senior/client contacts to assist with the development and/or maintenance of positive self-image and promotes continued growth of each senior's/client’s potential. Completes assessments and documentation as required by state/federal regulatory requirements, as well as department policy. Develops and maintains community contacts, utilizing available community resources to meet senior’s/client’s individual needs. Provides staff orientation and periodic training concerning resident rights, advanced directives, and psychosocial issues or aging. Organizes and prioritizes work to complete responsibilities according to plan and within established time frames. Participates in organizational and developmental goals and performance improvement activities. Maintains a positive outlook toward employer, work responsibilities, and customers. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

BENEFITS:

  • Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
  • Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
  • Wellness program
Qualifications

COMMUNICATION:  Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as terminology and jargon specific to the job. Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, provide instructions to others, read and understand policies, procedures or other similar documentation, interact successfully with seniors/clients/caregivers, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job and effectively interact with coworkers, customers, vendors, volunteers, managers and family members.  Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues.  Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below.  Ability to move about the work area.  Frequent periods of intense activity occasional need for physical strength or physical exertion.  Must have the ability to spot errors or to sense when data output contains an error.  Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction) Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 25  - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and from time to time thereafter at Tabitha’s discretion.    AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in human services related field required.   Graduate of an accredited school of social work preferred.EXPERIENCE: One year experience working with families in crises required.  Minimum of two years experience working closely with seniors/clients and their family members at Tabitha is acceptable.  Nursing home and hospice experience preferred.  CREDENTIALS: Must maintain current licensure or certification, as appropriate. Must meet Tabitha’s vaccination requirements.  

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