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November 6, 2024
Lutheran SeniorLife
Butler
FULL TIME
Social Worker
We are offering a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment)
Lutheran Senior Life provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.
Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.
Serves as an advocate to the Resident in a person center directed culture. The social worker is a part of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for identifying and developing care plans that address the psycho-social needs of the resident/patient. For assigned residents/patients, insure appropriate care plans, act as resident/patient advocate, staff education as appropriate. Develop goals for residents/patients and work with residents/patients to achieve these goals. Acts as liaison and provides educational support to residents/patients and their families.
- Obtain social history and social service assessment upon admission and initiates and develops a discharge plan within 7 days after admission.
- Accurately and timely complete designated sections on MDS forms and MDS quarterly assessments.
- Identify problems as related to residents/patients psychosocial well-being, and insures that those needs are being met.
- Updates discharge plans at least quarterly and as needed.
- Facilitates family meetings as needed, i.e. ethics, chaplaincy, etc.
- Assists residents/patients and families with executing powers of attorney financial concerns, referral and follow-ups for such areas as MA applications, billing issues, other insurances.
- Oversees accurate and timely completion of PASRR’s.
- Assists residents/patients with applications for various entitlement programs, such as PACE, energy assistance programs, etc.
- Establishes and maintains contact with residents/patients’ family (with residents/patient permission) to report on such things as, current goals, discharge planning and encourage participation in care planning.
- Provides counseling support as necessary, including strengthening communications between residents/patients, their families and significant others and staff.
- Processes transfers and discharges and documents on the medical record as appropriate.
- Attends and participates in resident/patient interdisciplinary care planning meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Current License under the Social Workers, Marriage and Family therapists and Professional Counselors Act, or a Bachelors, masters or doctoral degree from an accredited school or program in social work or social welfare.
- 1 year experience in health or related field.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Benefits
Lutheran Senior Life offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
*based on employment status*
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FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
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Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
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Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
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Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
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Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
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Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
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Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
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Total Wellness and Work Life Balance resources, discounts, programs
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Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
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Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
- Flexible Schedule – **FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. **Available to specific positons.
Lutheran Senior Life and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
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