The Social Worker helps maintain the
psycho-social welfare of all residents and assists in completing the
admissions/discharges for New Glarus Home in the skilled nursing facility. We
are licensed for 100 residents and the successful individual in this position
will have a strong passion for working in Long Term Care and will be deeply
committed to providing exceptional levels of Care and service to our residents
and their families.

 

Essential Job Functions:

Assist with the following-

• Complete admission of residents: conduct
  pre-admission interviews, prepare admission packets, write social history
  of resident, welcome resident upon arrival
• Counsel residents and their families; Ongoing
  education to residents and their families
• Develop and implement psycho-social care plans;
  review quarterly
• Complete MDS's documentation
• Make referrals and recommendations to other
  agencies involved with the residents
• Consult with staff regarding social and emotional
  factors related to resident's health problems
• Coordinate transportation for residents to special
  appointments and services with the assistance of the Unit Clerk.
• Record plans, goals, and progress on individual
  residents
• Provide in-service training on Resident Rights and
  Quality of Life issues to nursing home staff
• Assist with discharge plans and home visits as
  needed
• Coordinate resident/family/staff MDS and care plan
  meetings
• Participate in all Medicare discussions and
  implement denial notifications
• Assist resident and family with financial need
  referrals
• Coordinate with other discipline
  policies/procedures of quality assurance
• Oversee resident council and family council groups
• Coordinate and conduct tour of campus/facilities
• Coordinate all discharges

 

Requirements:

 

Educational/Experience:

• High School Diploma
• A minimum of 2 years experience in Social Services
  in a hospital, long term care facility or other related health care
  facility preferred

 

Licensing:

• Valid drivers license

What is in it for
you:

• Benefits begin
  the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Quartz Medical
    ( 3 different plan offerings)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short and Long
    Term Disability
  • Employer paid
    Life Insurance



• On the job
  training
• Paid Time Off -
  up to 160 hours a year

New Glarus Home is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status