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The Social Work Associate works with residents by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services are provided with strict adherence to all government regulations. The Social Work Associate is responsible for both fostering a climate and developing routines to enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and promoting the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

• Complete a social history and psychosocial assessment for each resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• For each resident, participate in the development of a written, interdisciplinary plan of care that identifies the psychosocial needs & issues, appropriate social work interventions, and the goals to accomplish. Document progress for each resident.
• Ensure or provide therapeutic interventions to assist residents in coping with their transition and adjustment to a long-term care facility.
• Ensure or provide support and education to residents/family/significant others to assist in their understanding of the placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to appropriate social service agencies, when required.
• Provide clinical interventions for residents to address catastrophic events that may occur.
• Coordinate resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services before discharge.
• Educate staff regarding the role of the Social Worker.
• Educate staff regarding the psychosocial needs of residents and their families/significant others as well as the problems related to aging and disability.
• Educate staff regarding cultural diversity as well as recognizing and preventing abuse, neglect, and mistreatment.
• Educate staff, residents, and family/significant others regarding their rights and responsibilities; effective problem solving and the availability of community, health, and social services that are available, including post discharge support.
• Develop and maintain a list of current community resources to assist residents and family/significant others.
• Participate in the development and review of policies and practices related to Social Work as well as resident care & quality of life.
• Understand and meet all government requirements, including documentation, certification, continuing education, and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information. 
• Maintain full documentation and complete all administrative requirements, as required

• BA or Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Knowledge of case work process, counseling and therapeutic process.
• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
• Casework and group experience.
• Long-term care facility experience
• Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Social Worker - Certification.