Licensed Social Worker

Our Burnsville Carefree Living is looking for a Licensed Social Worker to join our growing and established Assisted Living community in Buhl, MN. We offer rewarding employment, resident-centered care, a team environment, and professional development with a dependable health care company.

SCHEDULE: Full-time position available!

KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES

- Assesses and develops a plan of care that meets residents' needs. Provides or arranges for social
services for residents/ family residents as appropriate.
- Completes all documents related to social work. Receives and shares information; observes and reports
residents' conditions to appropriate staff. Educates families and residents regarding placement, care
and rights. Teaches staff on issues related to resident care, rights and behaviors.
- Interviews residents and/or family prior to admission, ensuring that all appropriate admission forms
are completed.
- Collaborates with external psychologists, psychiatrists, and/or providers to ensure their
recommendations are integrated into the resident's plan of care in an effort to support psychosocial
needs.
- Promote and monitor the implementation of the Resident Bill of Rights as well as functioning as the
Resident's advocate.
- Meets emotional needs of resident and/or family by assisting with acceptance of losses, changes in
family relationships and financial status.
- Ensures that Social Service intervention is recorded on required documents and that appropriate action
is taken.
- Assist residents with problem solving and completing a resident satisfaction survey form as
appropriate in keeping with facility policy.
- Reviews resident's chart and contacts family to gather background material in order to develop a social
history on new admissions.
- Serves as liaison between residents, families, the facility and the surrounding community.
- Assists with discharging planning for residents who are transferring or returning to the community.
- Provide information on advance directives and engage in discussion as necessary.
- Assist residents and families with financial and business matters in conjunction with the Business
Office and Admissions department.
- Attends initial staffing and care plan conferences, assisting in the development of goals for residents.
- Maintains records of all Social Worker contacts with family, friends or community agencies on behalf of
residents.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement (QAPI) efforts; serve on relevant task forces, project
teams and committees.
- Organizes and facilitates family support groups at regular intervals.
- Facilitates psychosocial groups and/or "one on ones" as needed.

BENEFITS:

- Flexible Schedules/Work-life balance
- Competitive Wages
- Paid Training
- Customized orientation plan for your professional development
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
-Flex Spending, Dependent Care & HSA options available
- 401K with employer match
- Free meals at Carefree Living sites
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance
- Cell phone discounts... And more!

About Carefree Living:

Carefree Living is a division of Spectrum Health Companies - a Minnesota-based, statewide, community health care provider of Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home Care and Independent Living services formed in 1982.

Current Openings for Licensed Social Worker Jobs at Spectrum Health Companies