To provide services to meet the social and/or emotional needs that affect the residents' ability to achieve their highest level of function; participate in the development of residents' comprehensive care plans; develop policies and procedures to provide social services to residents in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Functions:

• Develop and implement social service policies and procedures to meet residents' needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Develop, coordinate and participate in family and resident activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.
• Develop one-to-one professional relationships with residents and families as needed for counseling in dealing with death and dying and other emotional, mental environmental or physical limitations.
• Assess and complete the sections of the (MDS) Minimum Data Set assigned completely, timely, and accurately. Document the social service component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident in a timely manner.
• Document psycho-social needs, interaction and follow-up action(s) with resident and/or family according to facility policies and procedures.
• Assess, plan and document residents' discharge needs in accordance with facility discharge planning policy and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies. Refer residents to social, health and community agencies and complete accurate documentation in residents' records concerning the results of such referrals.
• Take part in facility in-service programs as required.
• Organize community events related to resident's needs and interests. Plan, schedule and implement room visits for residents unable to leave their rooms.
• Participate in admission of residents as assigned.
• Coordinate and cooperate with the activity department to plan and conduct events to meet socialization needs of the residents.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor. Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
• Participate in implementation of programs to improve resident care related to Quality Indicators. Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
• Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees' handbook.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
• Transport residents to doctor visits and other appointments as required.

Qualifications:

• A college graduate in a related field of study approved by the licensing agency; or complete a training course approved by the State.
• Must have some computer knowledge (Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows XP)
• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, stoop, bend, squat, etc. without restrictions

Education:

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: At least two years of college from an accredited institution.

Certification:

• Must have current CMA license

Continuing Education:

• As required by state and facility, including seminars.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday