Social Worker - SOCIA012584 - GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SE WISCONSIN
KENOSHA, WI
About the Job
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Social Worker - Kenosha - SOCIA012584
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Social Worker Kenosha is responsible
for providing a full range of case work services to the residents at
Brookside Care Center, involving the application of professional skills
in obtaining information, counseling residents and family members,
acting as an advocate for residents, and assisting residents and
families in utilizing all available resources. RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:
Position provides social services to nursing home residents and their
families and is responsible for seeing that residents adapt to the
nursing home environment. This position provides a full range of case
work services to the residents at Brookside Care Center involving the
application of professional skills in obtaining information, counseling
residents and family members, acting as advocate for residents, and
assists residents and families in utilizing all available resources.
Position works with minimal supervision and must be able to make
decisions quickly on their own behalf as well as for the resident.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 1. Complete intake of residents and gather
information, develop and write social histories of residents on
caseload. 2. Develop and implement a social services care plan for each
resident and review quarterly. 3. Coordinate discharge of residents and
treatment plans for residents returning home. 4. Work with families and
counsel residents upon and following admission for problems that include
adjustment to placement, separation from families, disorientation,
chronic illnesses, and death. 5. Provide information to family and
assist in a well informed decision making process for residents care. 6.
Initialize and set-up service and treatment plans for residents. 7.
Manage day-to-day activities and time management to perform necessary
functions in a timely and accurate manner. 8. Attempt to involve
families in the treatment through visits, explanations and staffings. 9.
Serve as primary contact during State Audits and provide information as
requested. 10. Record and maintain accurate records both manually and in
the various database systems used. 11. Make referrals and
recommendations to other agencies involved with the residents. 12.
Consult with staff regarding social and emotional factors related to
residents' health problems. 13. Record plans, goal, and progress on
individual residents. 14. Provide in-service training to nursing home
staff; attends conferences and workshops. 15. Assist and provide
discharge planning services with appropriate referrals and community
resources. 16. Participate in house committees such as CQI and QA. 17.
Complete MDS per state/federal nursing home regulations and codes. 18.
Work with guardian in meeting the needs of protectively paced
individuals. Assist with completion of paperwork required by
Federal/State laws. 19. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the
electronic medical record. 20. In the absence of the Admission
Coordinator, perform pre-admission interviews/assessments at hospital,
home or other locations with prospective residents and families. Explain
services of Brookside to prospective residents and families. 21.
Investigate resident complaints and involve administration as necessary.
(SEW) (KCJC) Equal Opportunity
Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with
disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity * OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor's degree in
Social Work or related field required. 2. Social Work certification by
the State of Wisconsin is preferred. 3. Two years' experience working
with the elderly or handicapped preferred. 4. Experience with group
facilitation and health or social service programs for the elderly
populations helpful. 5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
6. Significant experience in working with the elderly population. 7.
Extensive knowledge of com unity resources and how to access them. 8.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and access to an
insured vehicle for use in the performance of the job. CORE
COMPETENCIES: 1. Knowledge of social and psychological factors affecting
nursing home residents. 2. Knowledge of basic human growth and
development, behavior, social problems, developmental disabilities,
mental illness, interviewing techniques, and various rehabilitation
strategies. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and establish sound
working relationships with residents and their families, staff, and
outside agencies. 4. Ability to observe, interpret, and respond to
parties' behavior. 5. Knowledge of state/federal nursing home codes. 6.
Extensive knowledge of community resources. 7. Ability to maintain
confidential and accurate records and prepare reports. 8.
Well-organized, self-motivated, energetic individual. 9. Ability to
advocate for clients needs and negotiate appropriate and effective
services. 10. Ability to maintain accura * APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=45395bc09196ec73d8ffd21739f894e2
Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Social Worker Kenosha is responsible
for providing a full range of case work services to the residents at
Brookside Care Center, involving the application of professional skills
in obtaining information, counseling residents and family members,
acting as an advocate for residents, and assisting residents and
families in utilizing all available resources. RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:
Position provides social services to nursing home residents and their
families and is responsible for seeing that residents adapt to the
nursing home environment. This position provides a full range of case
work services to the residents at Brookside Care Center involving the
application of professional skills in obtaining information, counseling
residents and family members, acting as advocate for residents, and
assists residents and families in utilizing all available resources.
Position works with minimal supervision and must be able to make
decisions quickly on their own behalf as well as for the resident.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 1. Complete intake of residents and gather
information, develop and write social histories of residents on
caseload. 2. Develop and implement a social services care plan for each
resident and review quarterly. 3. Coordinate discharge of residents and
treatment plans for residents returning home. 4. Work with families and
counsel residents upon and following admission for problems that include
adjustment to placement, separation from families, disorientation,
chronic illnesses, and death. 5. Provide information to family and
assist in a well informed decision making process for residents care. 6.
Initialize and set-up service and treatment plans for residents. 7.
Manage day-to-day activities and time management to perform necessary
functions in a timely and accurate manner. 8. Attempt to involve
families in the treatment through visits, explanations and staffings. 9.
Serve as primary contact during State Audits and provide information as
requested. 10. Record and maintain accurate records both manually and in
the various database systems used. 11. Make referrals and
recommendations to other agencies involved with the residents. 12.
Consult with staff regarding social and emotional factors related to
residents' health problems. 13. Record plans, goal, and progress on
individual residents. 14. Provide in-service training to nursing home
staff; attends conferences and workshops. 15. Assist and provide
discharge planning services with appropriate referrals and community
resources. 16. Participate in house committees such as CQI and QA. 17.
Complete MDS per state/federal nursing home regulations and codes. 18.
Work with guardian in meeting the needs of protectively paced
individuals. Assist with completion of paperwork required by
Federal/State laws. 19. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the
electronic medical record. 20. In the absence of the Admission
Coordinator, perform pre-admission interviews/assessments at hospital,
home or other locations with prospective residents and families. Explain
services of Brookside to prospective residents and families. 21.
Investigate resident complaints and involve administration as necessary.
(SEW) (KCJC) Equal Opportunity
Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with
disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity * OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor's degree in
Social Work or related field required. 2. Social Work certification by
the State of Wisconsin is preferred. 3. Two years' experience working
with the elderly or handicapped preferred. 4. Experience with group
facilitation and health or social service programs for the elderly
populations helpful. 5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
6. Significant experience in working with the elderly population. 7.
Extensive knowledge of com unity resources and how to access them. 8.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and access to an
insured vehicle for use in the performance of the job. CORE
COMPETENCIES: 1. Knowledge of social and psychological factors affecting
nursing home residents. 2. Knowledge of basic human growth and
development, behavior, social problems, developmental disabilities,
mental illness, interviewing techniques, and various rehabilitation
strategies. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and establish sound
working relationships with residents and their families, staff, and
outside agencies. 4. Ability to observe, interpret, and respond to
parties' behavior. 5. Knowledge of state/federal nursing home codes. 6.
Extensive knowledge of community resources. 7. Ability to maintain
confidential and accurate records and prepare reports. 8.
Well-organized, self-motivated, energetic individual. 9. Ability to
advocate for clients needs and negotiate appropriate and effective
services. 10. Ability to maintain accura * APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=45395bc09196ec73d8ffd21739f894e2
Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!
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