Case Worker - Integrative Staffing Group, LLC
McKeesport, PA 15132
About the Job
Position: Caseworker
Location: Ross Twp, 15237
Type: Temp to Hire
Pay: 22.29
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Assesses assigned residents' psychological and social needs, admission, and discharge planning, provides emotional support, and coordinates the delivery of social services to the resident to attain the highest practicable physical, mental, or psychosocial well-being. Work is performed in accordance with Federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility, and as directed by the Caseworker Supervisor to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.
Job Details
- Establishes relationship with and advocates for residents or their family.
- Performs required documentation on MOS, medical charts, departmental folders, including summaries, reviews, and progress notes.
- Participates with Center's psychiatric and psychological and MR consultants reporting on residents' status and assisting in implementing recommended treatment and informs psychologist of new referrals.
- Participates in resident care conferences.
- Provides counseling to residents and their family members.
- Performs admission procedures such as reviewing administrative packets with resident or family, assists in getting telephone and television service, compiles social history, reviews advance directive procedure, and provides orientation to building and services.
- Coordinates discharge meetings, and all services needed after discharge such as: housing, furniture, household goods, home health equipment, visiting nurses, community support and hospice care.
- Coordinates guardianship proceedings, psychological commitments, hospice referrals, and support to dying or ill residents and grieving families.
- Completes documents such as living wills and power of attorney.
- Assists in restraint reduction program.
- Helps residents and family members in obtaining specialized services through community agencies and agents, to include access to transportation and durable medical equipment.
- Performs related tasks and duties as assigned by the Caseworker Supervisor.
Requirements
- Associates degree or above in social work, Psychology, or another human service-related field required.
- Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in social work or related field.
Source : Integrative Staffing Group, LLC