The Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of quality social work services for the residents of their assigned program. Through a committed team effort, is responsible for providing residents and their families with caring and individualized support, resident advocacy, and utilization of community services. Together with the other social services staff, is responsible for the integration and improvement of clinical social services campus-wide. This position is accountable to the Health Services Administrator.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the Admissions team with the pre-admission and admission assessment process when called upon.

2. Through the multi-disciplinary team process, provides psycho-social and/or cognitive assessment and evaluation for program residents when needs are identified by resident, family, staff or physician. Participates in care planning of RCAC residents.

3. Coordinates discharge planning and intercampus transfer process for residents.

4. Provides support for residents and their families relative to personal needs, social relationships and individual concerns.

5. Functions as liaison between apartment staff, resident, and responsible parties.

6. Serves as resident advocate in following through with individual/family complaints and concerns, ensuring customer satisfaction, and promoting resident’s ability to remain in their home as long as is safe.

7. Works with the Oakwood team to enhance resident, family, and community efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents.

8. Works with the other social work staff to improve quality of services provided campus-wide.

9. Develops social work policies and procedures for the Oakwood apartments, and works with intercampus Social Workers to develop or review campus-wide social work policies and procedures.

10. Maintains concise and accurate resident documentation including social histories, assessments, and assists with annual reviews for RCAC Residents.

11. Assists Health Services Administer in ensuring all state and federal regulations related to abuse or misappropriation are adhered to.

12. Assists residents with the completion of Advance Directives, as well as a consent to notify other residents in the event of relocation.

14. Coordinates specific resident needs with available community resources as appropriate.

15. Investigates and completes a report when a resident reports a missing item.

16. Offers grief and loss support individually and/or in groups.

17. Welcomes new residents and offers assist as needed.

18. May offer resource groups of interest to the residents, such as Parkinson's disease, end of life choices, etc.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of HFS-89 and standard social work practice.

2. Ability to provide leadership which fosters a team approach in meeting the mission of Oakwood.

3. Ability to relate well to residents and families

4. Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the community.

5. Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.

6. Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.

7. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work schedule.

8. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

9. Objectivity in working with needs and concerns of residents and families as well as ability to follow through to resolve issues.

10. Ability to be flexible with hours in order to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

11. Computer skills a must.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND/OR TRAINING

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Master’s preferred.

2. Licensed as a Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin.

3. At least 1-2 years of experience working in the health care industry required. Experience working with geriatric population desirable.

4. Experience working with community service organizations desirable.

5. Experience with Medicare/Medicaid regulations desirable.

Licenses & Certifications

• Social Work