<p>Mission Statement</p> <p>We are Called to serve a thriving community where seniors live with dignity, connection and purpose.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Assists the Admissions team with the pre-admission and admission assessment process when called upon. </li><li>Through the multi-disciplinary team process, provides psycho-social and/or cognitive assessment and evaluation for program residents when needs are identified by resident, family, staff or physician. Participates in Individual Service Plan of residents. </li><li>Coordinates discharge planning and intercampus transfer process for residents. </li><li>Provides support for residents and their families relative to personal needs, social relationships and individual concerns. </li><li>Functions as liaison between apartment staff, resident, and responsible parties. </li><li>Serves as resident advocate in following through with individual/family complaints and concerns, ensuring customer satisfaction, and promoting resident's ability to remain in their home as long as is safe. </li><li>Works with the Oakwood team to enhance resident, family, and community efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents. </li><li>Works with the other social work staff to improve quality of services provided campus-wide. </li><li>Develops social work policies and procedures for the Assisted Living program, and works with intercampus Social Workers to develop or review campus-wide social work policies and procedures. </li><li>Maintains concise and accurate resident documentation including social histories, assessments, and assists with annual reviews for SNF residents. </li><li>Assists Director of Nursing in ensuring all state and federal regulations related to abuse or misappropriation are adhered to. </li><li>Assists residents with completing paperwork to activate their Long-Term Care Insurance. </li><li>Arranges transportation for residents to/from doctor appointments. </li><li>Coordinates specific resident needs with available community resources as appropriate. </li><li>Investigates and completes resident incident reports. </li><li>Offers grief and loss support individually and/or in groups. </li><li>Welcomes new residents and coordinates their orientation to SNF. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of HFS-89 and standard social work practice. </li><li>Provides informal leadership which fosters a team approach in meeting the mission of Oakwood. </li><li>Relates well and demonstrates empathy and compassion towards our residents, families and staff members. </li><li>Establishes and maintain a positive working relationship with the community. </li><li>Maintains and protects the confidentiality of information. </li><li>Exercises independent judgment and make sound decisions. </li><li>Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work schedule to meet deadlines and business needs. </li><li>Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal. </li><li>Displays objectivity in working with needs and concerns of residents and families as well as ability to follow through to resolve issues. </li><li>Flexible with hours in order to carry out the responsibilities of the position. </li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365. </li></ul> <p>EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND/OR TRAINING</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related human service field. </li><li>Wisconsin Social Work certification. </li><li>At least one year of experience working in the health care industry required. Experience working in a Community Based Residential Facility with geriatric population desirable. </li><li>Experience working with community service organizations desirable. </li><li>Experience with Medicare/Medicaid/COP regulations desirable. </li></ul> <p>#IND1</p>