Social Worker -Snf

Holgate Center is actively seeking an experienced Social Worker for our Skilled Nursing Facility in the heart of Portland Oregon.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• complete and/or direct/delegate the completion of the social services component of the comprehensive assessment
• contribute to and/or direct/delegate contribution of social services goals and approaches to the comprehensive care plan. These goals and interventions will be individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations
• oversee pre-admission services for inbound residents, including participation in interdisciplinary evaluation of residents' needs for institutional care and completion of the PASARR Level I
• facilitate residents' safe transition back into the community through interdisciplinary discharge planning and arrangement of community-based services and follow-up care
• assist residents and their representatives in locating and accessing financial, legal, and other community resources
• coordinate implementation and oversight of procedures to ensure social services actions and interactions are adequately documented in each resident's medical record, and that legal, ethical, and professional standards of social work practice and being upheld in written recordings
• oversee the establishment of departmental QA procedures and modification of those procedures where appropriate
• oversee the process of Advance Care Planning for each resident upon admission, and make sure that any Advance Directives are reviewed with the resident/ resident representative regularly
• ensure that staff members are made aware of the resident's code status and end-of-life wishes
• assist with informing and educating residents and their representatives about healthcare options and ramifications
• assist residents in voicing and obtaining resolution to grievances
• review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written report indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance
• gather grievance reports from other Social Services staff and ensure follow-through and resolution have been completed as per facility policy
• track grievance trends and report findings as part of the facility's QAPI program as requested
• participate in facility policy development to positively impact the quality of care delivered to residents
• ensure that staff members are knowledgeable about Resident's Rights and encourage staff to maintain and enhance each resident's dignity in recognition of each resident's individuality
• advocate for residents and assist them in the assertion of their rights within the facility
• when there is an allegation of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation, the Social Services Director will report to the Administrator and appropriate State agency, as well as will lead a thorough investigation into the allegation
• ensure that residents who display mental illness, or psychosocial difficulties such as coping with grief and loss, will have access to appropriate treatment and resources

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• bachelor's degree in social work or another human services field to include, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology
• one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
• ability to communicate well with nurses, patients/residents, and families
• must be excellent at solving problems & working cooperatively with others
• must be professional at all times and role model behavior that contributes to a positive work environment

PAY

• $25.00-$30.00 DOE

HOURS

• Monday - Friday
• Daytime Hours

BENEFITS

• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedule
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free Parking
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Reduced Fare Bus Pass

MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

• Geriatrics

PHYSICAL SETTING

• Long Term Care
• Skilled Nursing

HOLGATE CENTER

The Holgate Center Campus comprises Friendship Health Center, Odd Fellows of Oregon, and Kenilworth Plaza set on seven acres in the heart of the Kenilworth neighborhood.

Holgate Center is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.