AMDC Social Worker in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey at Priority Life Care

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of seniors, and your own! We think it's time for you to begin your journey with PLC!

To our staff we provide:

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
• A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
• SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
• Special pay rates on holidays
• $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
• Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award

PRIMARY DUTY

Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the Social Service program. Oversee the Social Service program and budget policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements and benefits.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops and implements social services programs to meet the needs of the residents in the facility and the needs of the community
• Researches/analyzes resident and/or community needs to determine program directions and goals
• Provides direct service and support to residents, such as conducting a needs evaluation and/or resolving complaints
• Establishes and maintains relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated
• Establishes and oversees administrative procedures to meet facility objectives for the social services program
• Interviews residents and family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history
• Assesses residents social needs and conveys information to co-workers, medical records and care plans
• Coordinates care plan meetings as needed
• Counsels residents as needed; providing social work services in the facility for at least 30 minutes per week per participant equivalent, calculated on the basis of the daily census
• Oversees or performs all aspects of discharge planning
• Reports/documents changes in resident social condition, oversees the documentation by Social Services staff
• Evaluates the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively
• Confers with management and staff to discuss and resolve resident complaints
• Plans and administers budgets for programs, equipment and support services
• Participates in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements and program benefits
• Prepares and maintains records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records and/or training manuals
• Relates to residents, family members, public and professionals appropriately
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Administrator
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• High School diploma or equivalent; previous long-term care experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Social Work Degree or approved social service designee course preferred

Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.