Duties
- Establishes relationships with and advocates for residents and their family.
- Performs required documentation on MDS, medical charts, and departmental folders, including summaries, reviews, and progress notes.
- Participates with the Center's psychiatric, psychological, and MR consultants in reporting on residents' status and assists in implementing recommended treatment; informs psychologist of new referrals.
- Participates in resident care conferences.
- Provides counseling to residents and their family members.
- Performs admission procedures which include; reviewing administrative packets with residents and/or their family members; arranging for telephone and television services, compiling social histories, reviewing advance directive procedures, and providing orientation to residents and their family.
- Coordinates discharge meetings and all services needed after discharge, which may include housing, furniture, household goods, home health equipment, visiting nurses, community support, and hospice care.
- Coordinates guardianship proceedings, psychological commitments, hospice referrals, and support services to dying or ill residents and grieving families.
- Completes documents including living wills and power of attorney. Provides assistance to residents and family members in obtaining specialized services through community agencies and agents, including access to transportation and durable medial equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge
- Laws, regulations, and guidelines that govern long-term care
- Case Management
- Practices and techniques of counseling
Abilities
- Follow written instructions
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Work with ill, disabled, and elderly people within a long-term care facility
- Work effectively with co-workers, residents, family members, government agencies and the public
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or other Human Service discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
Residency
Not required to live in Allegheny County
Veterans' Preference
Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.