OverviewTraveling: 10 days on, 4 days off, Social Services Specialist Opportunity!5 years of Skilled Nursing Social Services background required.LCSW preferredRequired experience with:
Psychotropics
Resident centered care plans
Federal Regulations
Issuing notices of non-payment
Discharge/transition planning
MDS
Aduits
This role will travel to our Brookdale CCRC communities to fill in for current vacant Social Service Director roles, onboard and train new Social Service Directors and support our Skilled Nursing teams. Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
Variety of Associate Discounts
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
ResponsibilitiesPlans, organizes, develops and directs the social service programs to ensure the medical-related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis. Supervises other social workers within the community. Travels within the division as assigned to strengthen social services processes until a new Social Services Director is hired The Social Services Specialist will continue to support the community and the Social Services function.
Assesses and identifies preliminary and comprehensive medical-related social and emotional needs of the resident. Conducts analysis on behavior expressions, provides feedback and recommendations to the interdisciplinary team.
Develops and implements social care plans to include identifying resident problems, needs and goals with the involvement of the resident, the family, physicians and other interdisciplinary team members.
Consults with physicians and healthcare team members in dealing with psychosocial factors relating to residents' illnesses, treatments, and discharge plans.
Documents informative and descriptive progress notes of services provided and resident responses to services provided. Provides oral and or written reports of the social services programs and activities as required.
Plans resident discharges including referrals to the community and family social services.
Provides information to residents and their families concerning available support agencies. Arranges for counseling and financial assistance programs to meet the needs of the residents.
Completes and audits residents advance care plans and advance directives.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; completing performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Assists or arranges for a resident’s communication needs by accessing resources such as translators, communication boards or other tools.
Identifies and promotes individualized, non-pharmacological approaches to care that meet the mental and psychosocial needs of the resident.
Assists in making appointments and arranging transportation for the resident/family as needed.
Develops, implements, and maintains an ongoing quality assurance program for the social services department.
Reviews, documents and assists in investigations and resolving complaints and grievances.
Possesses knowledge of federal and state regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid and Managed Care to arrange for needed services not covered by state regulations.
Assists with pre-admission and admission process.
Operates in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established company policies and procedures.
Develops and maintains community liaison activities.
Reviews community outcomes, analyzes data, and provides written reports with recommendations.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsTwo years of supervised social work experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals required. Bachelor degree in Social Work preferred. Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsNone Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
Vision
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
On-Call on an as needed basis
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
Requires Travel: Frequently
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information$75,610.00 - $96,324.00 / yearJob LocationsUS-IL-Chicago | US-TX-Dallas | US-CO-Denver | US-NC-CharlotteCategoryHealthcareSub-CategoryResident/Patient Support ServicesPosition Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-TimeShift1st ShiftID2024-258177Location : NameChicago, ILLocation : LocationUS-IL-Chicago