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Intersect Healthcare · 4 days ago

Social Services Advocate

Detroit, MI

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Intersect Healthcare is seeking a Social Services Advocate responsible for providing medically related social work services to residents. The role involves assessing residents' psychosocial needs, developing care goals, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

Elder CareHealth CareNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Assess and Evaluate Each Resident’s Psychosocial Needs and Develop Goals for Providing the Necessary Service and Take Part in Admission Process as Needed

Incorporate the Social Service Goals in the Resident’s Plan of Care and Attend Care Planning Conferences

Assist the Residents in Adjusting to the Corporation and Promote a Positive Environment for the Continuity of Relationship with Family and Community

Assist Residents, and Families to Utilize the Community Resources when Not Provided Directly by the Corporation

Maintain Confidential Records and Interviews with Residents and Families as Appropriate

Provide Supervision for social work student interns

Assist in development, supervision and education of staff

Serve as the team lead in discharge planning

Serve as a member of the marketing committee

Ensure completion of any required components of DPOA or guardianship paperwork

Coordinates services with psychiatric providers

Coordinate Services with OBRA

Assist the Clinical IDT in resident room management

Assist residents and families in resolving grievances as assigned

Attend Clinical IDT Meetings and serve as an advocate for resident rights

Provide social work consults to evaluate and recommend Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnoses for residents as requested

Perform Related Tasks as Required

Qualification

Master's degree in gerontologySocial services experienceAssessmentEvaluation skillsCommunity resourcesBasic business computer knowledgePlanningImplementationListening skillsDSMEffective communicationWriting skills

Required

Requires a master's degree in gerontology or a related field and at least one year of experience in a social services program for the elderly or related field

Requires knowledge of the skills necessary to conduct and evaluate assessments of the social and economic aspects of resident care and to identify and evaluate changes in mood and behavior, which affect their lives

Requires a working knowledge of the skills necessary to provide continuity in and coordination of resident care, i.e.; possesses skills to interview residents and their families, and communicate with community resources, when necessary

Must have knowledge of community agencies and other resources for making referrals for family and resident problems

Basic business computer knowledge required

Requires ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents and families

Must be able to plan, implement and work with only minimal direct supervision

Must be able to write clearly and concisely in preparation of social histories and care plans

Must be a good listener and be able to display understanding and a helpful attitude toward the problems and concerns of the residents with terminal illnesses and their families and others

Requires ability to provide social work consults to evaluate and recommend Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnoses for residents as requested

Must be familiar with the most recent DSM and keep current with any changes made to the manual

Must be able to provide full axis (1-5) diagnoses and recommendations for resident care

Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment

Ability to travel as needed or assigned