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New York, United States

New York, United States

Directs, establishes & plans the overall policies/goals for the Social Services DeptResponsible for assessments, care planning & helping residents adjustSupervision of Department StaffDischarge Planning at start of admission Occasional Community OutreachFamiliar with a variety of concepts, practices & procedures.

Hanahan, South Carolina, United States

-Review facility policies and procedures as part of the facility’s interdisciplinary team to assure compliance with state and federal regulations.-Participate in reviewing and setting policies concerning resident care and quality of life.-Participate in developing facility social work policies.-Participate in quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.-Understand and meet all government requirements for social service documentation.-Document progress in meeting the psychosocial needs.-Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological wellbeing of each resident.-Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.-Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self advocacy to improve quality of life/care for individual residents and those who live and work within the nursing home and the community at large.Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment, that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs.-Participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident that identifies the psychosocial needs/issues of the resident, the goals to be accomplished for those needs/issues, and the appropriate social worker interventions.-Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility, including their social, emotional, and psychological needs.-Ensure or provide support and education to residents’/family members/significant others.-Referrals for services in the community.-Coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident’s return to the community.- Issues NOMNCS and works with insurance Companies- Grievance Officer- Psych Meetings with MD

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

-Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the department in accordance with current state, federal and facility standards.-Identifies the medially related social and emotional needs of the resident and agencies for such needs to be met by a qualified staff member of the facility or by referral to appropriate agencies.-Refers residents and/or families in need of financial assistance to the appropriate agency.-Maintains records of all resident interviews and follow-up action.-Provides guidance and leadership for carrying out the discharge plan.-Schedules and conducts facility orientation with resident and/or family members and other department heads.-Participates as a member of the resident’s care plan team and notifies family and resident of care plan conference schedule.-Informs each resident of his/her rights and follows through to see that those rights are being carried out. Also informs each resident of his/her responsibilities.-Provides information to residents on Advance Directives in accordance with the Patient Self-Determination Act.-Maintains social work progress notes by recording all significant contacts made in the course of performing the service.-Provides emotional support to families regarding resident’s condition on an ongoing and crisis basis.-Makes referrals to community agencies regarding Medicare/Medicaid eligibility.-Active member in QA Committee meetings.-Develops and maintains a close working relationship with public and private agencies, i.e. Department of Social Service, community hospitals, mental health clinics, community LTC.-Keeps current on developments and achievements in medical and social service professions.-Reviews and approves weekly timecard via Kronos and maintains schedules and changes, approves and enters PTO for department staff.-Completes performance evaluations and review with department staff in a timely manner.-Assist as needed in transportation needs of residents.

Williamsville, New York

• Managed the 20 bed subacute rehabilitation unit and 10 bed Vent unit. • NYSDOH PASRR Screen Certified • Recorded weekly rehab meetings with the Interdisciplinary team, discussing discharge date and location of residents. • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan. • Discuss Discharge Planning options with patient/families/interdisciplinary staff. • Evaluating/assessment of assigned patients to determine discharge planning/continuum of care needs in consultation with the interdisciplinary Team. • Provide information on community resources and makes appropriate referrals to meet patients’ needs when indicated. • Complete all necessary forms to expedite services/discharge and coordinate dissemination of medical information to appropriate continuum of care providers. • Knowledge of the range and sources of equipment, its uses and application • Ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained.

Orchard Park, New York

• Managed two long-term care units with 40 residents on each unit. • Discharged Long-term and rehabilitation residents to the community with home care services • Leader of the Behavior Management Committee; completes behavior medication monitoring summaries. • Quality Assurance interdisciplinary team member. • Updated care plans, care guides and organized team care meetings. • Completes referral paperwork to outside agencies; Psychological Services, Hospice, Home Care agencies. • Understand and meet all government requirements for Social Service documentation. • Ensure and provided support and education to residents/family members, significant others to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues. • Completed social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs. • Work with residents, families, significant others and staff to provide support, information and organization for taking a more proactive role in self-advocacy to improve the quality of life/care for individual residents.

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

• Promotes the Independent Living Philosophy • Responsible for a nine county area of northern Pennsylvania. • Generate revenue by providing quality, effective and professional transition assistance. • Completes intake assessments and related documents • Partner with service providers in the transition of housing for consumers. • Manage case load of 15-25 consumers in transferring them from the Nursing Facility to independent living status. • Develop relationships with agencies and works closely with Social Workers and Physical Therapists for a safe discharge for the client.

Hornell, New York

Performed 400 hours of Human Services related duties.Coordinated services for consumers seeking assistance by communicating with various agencies.Conducted intake interviews to determine qualifications for services.

Hornell

Performed 100 hours of Human Service related duties.Counseled at-risk children about behavior and choices.Developed programs and activities to facilitate decision making choices.

Human Service Management, Human Services

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Human Services Management, Humam Service Management

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