Job Description

Social Worker LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Category Residential Health Job Location 1424 Martin Luther King Jr Ln., Temple, Texas Tracking Code 14978 Position Type Full-Time/Regular STGi is currently seeking a Social Worker to provide services at The William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home. The William R. CourtneyTexasState Veterans Home is located in Temple, TX. Our staff provides compassionate and specialized care to our nation's veterans. We focus on providing the best experience for residents and their families. JOB SUMMARY: To promote the highest level of mental, emotional, social, physical, and psychological well-being of each resident while supporting the same with family members and teammates. The resident is the priority at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implement social service policies and procedures to meet residents' needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
2. Develop, coordinate and participate in family and resident activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation.
3. Develop one-to-one professional relationships with residents and families as needed for counseling.
4. Counsel residents and families in dealing with feelings about death or dying and other emotional, mental environmental or physical limitations.
5. Assess and complete the sections of the (MDS) Minimum Data Set assigned completely, timely and accurately.
6. Document the social service component of the Comprehensive Care Plan for each resident in a timely manner.
7. Document psycho-social needs, interaction and follow-up action(s) with resident and/or family according to facility policies and procedures.
8. Assess, plan and document residents' discharge needs in accordance with facility discharge planning policy and regulatory requirements.
9. Act as a liaison with social, health and community agencies.
10. Refer residents to social, health and community agencies and complete accurate documentation in residents' records concerning the results of such referrals.
11. Coordinate family and community resources as needed to solve financial needs and to promote emotional security.
12. Take part in facility in-service programs as required.
13. Explain residents' rights to residents and residents' representatives.
14. Participate in admission of residents as assigned.
15. Organize and participate in the theft loss program.
16. Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
17. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
18. Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
19. Observe infection control procedures.
20. Follow Residents' Rights policies at all times.
21. Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
22. Participate in implementation of programs to improve resident care related to Quality Indicators.
23. Assume accountability for all data contained in the team members' handbook.
24. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
25. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.

Required Skills

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Degree in Social Services and a current Texas Social Worker license required. Two (2) years of experience in long-term care preferred. Required Experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Degree in Social Services and a current Texas Social Worker license required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands and work environment described herein is a representative of those that generally must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• This position primarily involves standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing and pulling (typical weight of 5 lbs. and maximum weight of 10 lbs., approximately), and lifting (minimum weight of 5 lbs. and maximum weight of 10 lbs., approximately).
• The position requires repetitive finger movements as well as hearing and talking on the phone and in person.
• Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress created by residents, multiple tasks, noises, interruptions, and work cooperatively as part of the health care team while maintaining a pleasant attitude.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission. STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy. STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Medical Corps - 60J, 60L, 61F, 61H, 61N, 61R,62B Medical Specialist Corps - 65B, 65C, 65D Nurse Corps - 66B,66H, 66P Medical Service Corps - 67G, 67J Medical CMF - 68A, 68B, 68E, 68F, 68G, 68J, 68Q, 68R, 68S, 68T, 68W, 68X STG International

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