Social Worker

Assist in the planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the overall operation of the Social Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Social Services and/or Administration

Reports to the Assistant Administrator
Class: Non-Union

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Salary Range

$50,000 – $60,ooo

County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal/vacation days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan and tuition reimbursement program. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations and https://willcounty.gov/Open-and-Participatory-Government

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Reports to the Assistant Administrator
Meets new residents and families, completing social history/assessment
Completes MDS assessments and develops care plans for mood, behavior, and psychological components
Completes quarterly progress notes and routine charting
Reviews advance directives and assists with implementation of new directives and POLST forms
Attends house report meetings daily and follows up on social services-related issues
Refers residents for psychological/psychiatric services, including completing involuntary petitions for inpatient psychiatric treatment
Refers residents for palliative and hospice care
Files abuse/complaint reports and conducts necessary investigations and follow-ups
Provides crisis intervention and assists in the referral/admission process
Promotes Residents’ Rights
Coordinates discharge assessment and planning
Participates in the quality assurance process
Provides in-service training for staff, residents, and families as needed
Participates in the Bereavement Team
Attends and participates in Medicare, Discharge Planning, and Psychotropic meetings
Completes Trauma Screenings and identifies the need for further assessment and appropriate services
Reviews and completes PASRR assessments
Supports the Admission Department
Performs other duties as assigned

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED

Point Click Care medical software (preferred)
Computer, fax machine, telephone, copy machine and calculator.

EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or a related field (required)
Two (2) years of related experience (required); nursing home experience preferred
Managerial experience preferred
Licensed or clinical social work preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent charting, verbal, and communication skills
Knowledge of Point Click Care medical software (preferred)
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must be able to work harmoniously with other staff and volunteers.
Must possess patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Ability to:

Undergo pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check
(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the positions can be met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, volunteers and support services.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 50 pounds..
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

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