SOCIAL WORKER SENIOR
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Job no: 527187
Work type: Full-time
Location: FLAGSTAFF
Categories: Healthcare/Medical Professional Level, Healthcare/Medical Support Level, Social Work/Human Services, Health and Nutrition Services, Healthcare/Nursing/Investigations/Compliance
SOCIAL WORKER SENIOR
Address: Arizona State Veteran Home - Flagstaff
2100 N. Gemini Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Salary: $65,000 - $76,500/Annual (DOE)
Grade: 23
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Arizona State Veteran Home Flagstaff (ASVH-F) is looking for a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). The ideal candidate is responsible for the oversight and provision of medically related social series designed to maintain the highest practicable mental and psycho-social well-being of each Veteran/Member of the Arizona State Veteran Home, a skilled nursing facility that serves the long-term care and rehabilitative needs of Arizona’s Veterans. Maintains a personal case load of assigned Veteran/ Members. Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures. Supervises a staff of social workers. Learns, implements and monitors Arizona Management System (AMS) methods. Utilizes AMS concepts and tools for problem solving, continuous process improvement, and work efficiency. Incorporates a cultural focus on Veteran/Member-centered care in the performance of job duties.
- Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home, ensuring timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process.
- Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met. Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of the Social Services staff.
- Provides training and support.
- Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals.
- Addresses staff problems. Recommends disciplinary actions. Interviews and selects staff.
- Oversees clinically appropriate discharge planning to ensure it is safe and communicated effectively to all involved stakeholders.
- Monitors Medicare notices to ensure timely delivery to beneficiaries per federal law. For VA per diem veteran will be part of the team to complete the 10-10.
- Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the VA.
- Works with residents, families and staff to ensure that Veterans/Members are treated in accordance with Resident’s Rights.
- Manages Grievance Book.
- Assists in projecting department budget.
- Works within budget parameters. Monitors expenditures.
- Effectively manages staff overtime.
- Maintains a personal caseload of assigned Veterans/Members.
- Reviews policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Creates new policies as needed. Attends and participates in various meetings.
- Serves on committees. Conducts staff meetings. Participates in special projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
- Rules, regulations, policies, procedures of section and work unit
- Veterans Administration, CMS and State regulatory standards
- Social Services programs and principles of social work
- Geriatric population’s psychiatric issues that affect care
- Geriatric disease processes
- Side effects of psychotropic medications
- Physical and chemical restraints
- Community resources
- Governmental policies and programs that affect our clientele
- Long-term care billing standards
- MDS system Personnel Rules
Skills in:
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal interactions
- Counseling
- Case management
- Resident assessment
- Developing care plans
- Program planning and organization
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Basic computer use
- Supervision and management
- Leadership
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
- Perform resident assessments and develop care plans
- Utilize the facility's IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Plan, delegate, review work of others
- Evaluate issues, explain rules and regulations
- A minimum of one-year supervisory experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
- Experience in long-term care
Pre-Employment Requirements: |
- A social work license from the state of Arizona AND
- A minimum of one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals AND
- A bachelor's OR master's degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- Requires the ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Requires the ability to drive a vehicle in the course of conducting State business.
- Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license.
- Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Referral Incentives available for qualifying positions
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
- Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
- If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at recruiting@azdvs.gov for assistance.
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