Job Information
Corewell Health Social Worker BSW Long Term Care in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Job Summary
The Social Service Worker provides and/or coordinates medically related social services to attain and maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well being of each resident. This activity is achieved through the use of appropriate assessment tools, development, completion and revision of resident care plans and maintaining contact with residents and their family members. The Social Service Worker ensures that all charted progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided, including the resident's response to the service.
Essential Functions
Maintains and ensures that all charted progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service.
Using various assessment tools assists in meeting the physical, mental and psychosocial needs of residents and family members.
Assist residents and family members with programs, transportation, financial assistance, community social health and referrals to appropriate social service agencies and treatment programs.
Interviews residents and family members to assist in making plans for treatment goals, care plans and discharge planning.
Interprets social, psychological and emotional needs of the resident and family member to resident team care members, attending physician and ancillary team staff. Attends resident’s care conferences.
Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors toward internal and external customers and co-workers.
Adheres to department customer service, service excellence, and performance standards.
Demonstrates personal commitment to the Organization’s core values through active involvement in the performance improvement process.
Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and departmental safety programs.
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree Minimum of an associate’s degree in social work in a human services field including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling and psychology.
Preferred Bachelor's Degree
LIC-Bachelor Social Worker (BSW) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire preferred
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Rehabilitation Continuing Care Center - 21450 Archwood Circle - Farmington Hills
Department Name
Social Work - Farmington Hills Skilled
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
9 a.m. to 5:30p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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