Social Worker

Edenbrook Lakeside, part of the Eden Senior Care network, is a beautiful Skilled Nursing facility seeking a Social Worker for our wonderful facility in Milwaukee, WI.

This person will perform a full range of professional assignments in a full-functioning capacity. While experience in long-term care is preferred, we are open and willing to training the right candidate

Responsibilities:

• Functioning on behalf of the nursing home residents as assigned, by promoting the general well-being of each resident through identification of their emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Will work with staff in developing a means to meet and sustain these needs through interviews, assessments and the development and execution of a resident centered care plan.

Duties:

• Provide Social Services oversight completing duties as assigned for the residents of Eden Senior Care
• Work closely with Marketing Director to coordinate referral-to-admission process
• Communicate with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for admissions; keep record of insurance updates and communicate with departments included in update to ensure it is done timely
• Assist new residents and family members with completion of Admission Paperwork
• Provide information to residents/families in regards to Medicare, Medicaid and other financial assistance programs available to the resident; assist with completion of Medicaid applications as deemed necessary
• Insure PASRR is completed to state requirements
• Participate in resident assessment – provide background information and social history, as identified in the MDS process, in accordance with the RAI manual
• Involve the resident and family member in planning objective and goals for the resident; develop a written plan of care to work towards meeting identified goals
• Attend and lead Behavior Meeting and monitor Gradual Dose Reductions (GDR) and consents for psychotropic medications according to state regulations
• Complete timely progress notes on each resident
• Have an open-door policy to all residents, family members, and staff to listen to their problems or needs; do effective counseling or referrals to meet their needs
• Report concerns/grievances to Executive Director and initiate investigation
• Serve as an advocate for the resident and his/her rights, helping the resident learn assertiveness in communicating their needs, wants, and problems to the appropriate departments and agencies
• Participate in Monthly QAPI Committee meetings.
• Attend Stand-Up meeting daily; report to IDT about pay changes, care conferences, concerns, etc.
• Initiate and lead the discharge planning process; coordinate with outside resources such as: DME, Home Health, Hospice, etc. to ensure a safe transition to home or lower care setting
• Issue denial letters according to state regulation
• Assist in providing in-service education and orientation for employees regarding Resident Right and social service needs of residents
• All other duties assigned by Administrator

Requirements:

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field including but not limited to Social Services, Sociology, Special Educations, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology.
• Required: Licensed Social Work certificate in the state of Wisconsin, current and valid. (LSW)
• One year of supervised social work experienced in a health care setting working directly with individuals preferred but not required.
• Able to promote cooperation between social services and other department employees.
• Must be able to be professional over the phone and in person when representing the company.
• Must have excellent communications skills and take pride in his/her performance.
• Ability to write and give clear, concise instructions and remain calm during emergency situation

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick time
• 401K
• Supportive working environment and culture

Job Type: Full-time