• Social Worker

    Good Shepherd Communities (Binghamton, NY)


    Job Description

    Good Shepherd Fairview Home is looking for a Full Time Social Worker for our beloved Long Term residents.

    Position Details

    Full time days, Monday- Friday: hours may fluctuate

     

    Benefits

     

    Benefits with full-time employment include; Medical, Dental & Vision insurance. Paid vacation, paid time off (PTO) and Holiday pay. 403(b) retirement plan with company sponsored match. Paid life insurance.

    Position Summary

    The Social Worker is responsible for providing social services to resident and their families on the Long Term Care unit including: the ability to achieve their highest level of function; participate in the development pf residents' comprehensive care plans; develop policies and procedures to provide psychosocial services to residents in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and to promote person-centered care for optimal quality of care.

     

    Essential Job Requirements

     

    Education: Associates in Human Services or Related Field

     

    Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age. Ability to read, write and speak the English language

     

    Experience: One (1) year providing Human Services preferred, Experience in Long Term Care is Required

     

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

     

    - Maintain adequate records and documentation for the Nursing Facility in compliance with state and federal regulations

     

    - Involved in Admission process & discharge planning process

     

    -Understanding of MDS , Careplanning and discharge planning preferred (preferred would be ideal but thy will be assisting on Cameo with DC planning)

     

    - Prepare and participate in weekly resident care planning conferences.

     

    - Prepare and participates and engaged in facility Quality Improvement meetings, including but not limited to Careplan Conference, Resident Council, IDT meetings, and knowledge of community resources.

     

    -Assists with Advanced Directives

     

    - Counsels resident and families in regard to resident advocacy related issues

     

    -Issue ABN and NOMNCs when necessary and timely to resident and/or representative and return back to the insurance company once complete. Provide copy to HIM and Finance. Follow up with appeals process as needed

     

    -Provide professional work ethics with peers, families, residents, while managing multiple tasks in a calm, patient and supportive manner.

     

    -Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times

     

    -Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service provider

     

    - All other duties as assigned

     

    Competencies & Education

     

    -Performs competencies to keep skills up to date & current

     

    -Completes all Healthcare Academy courses and on-going education as required

     

    -Attends in-services as required

     

    -Regular, reliable & dependable work attendance

    Summary

    It is our policy to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

     

    Notice to applicants: Good Shepherd Communities will reasonably accommodate an individual’s disability during both the application process and on the job. Please contact the Human Resources department to request any reasonable accommodation you may require to participate in the application process.