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Senior Social Worker

S R International

Phoenix, Arizona

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Behavioral Health, Benchmarking, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Case Management, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Consulting, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Discharge Plans, Disciplinary Action, Disease, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Tracking, Federal Laws and Regulations, Geriatrics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Internet Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Medicare, Medications, Negative Testing, Onboarding, People Management, Performance Reviews, Physical Chemistry, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Side Effects, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Phoenix, Arizona
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Description:   
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!
 
• Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO. 
Local Only Candidates - Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. - AS A REMINDER - Candidates must be local at time of submission, and available for in person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made.

We are looking for a compassionate Senior Social Worker
Your contribution:
  • Outstanding Service: Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life
  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
  • Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities
 
Job Duties:
  • Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home 
  • Ensures 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
  • Reviews and evaluates job performance of staff through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual performance appraisals
  • Addresses staff problems and recommend 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
  • Completes consults for referrals to specialist at the Veterans Administration (VA)
  • Works with residents, families, and staff to ensure that veterans/members are treated in accordance with Resident’s Rights
  • Assists in projecting department budget working within budget parameters and monitors expenditures
  • Maintains a personal caseload of assigned veterans/members
  • Attends and participates in various meetings and serves on committees
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
  • CMS, and State regulatory standards
  • Social Services programs and principles of social work
  • Geriatric psychiatric issues
  • 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
 
Skills in:
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Counseling
  • Case management
  • Resident assessment
  • Developing care plans
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving
  • Supervision and management
 
Ability to:
  • Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
  • Utilize the facility's IT program and maintain and record assessments and care plans
  • Maintain the highest level of confidentiality
 
Selective Preference(s):
  • Master’s degree in social work REQURED
  • One year of supervisory experience in a health care setting
  • Experience in long-term care
 
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Active social work license issued by the
  • Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
  • Examiners upon placement into position
  • Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ
  • DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a year
 
Required Skills
  • Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
  • Master’s degree in social work
Compensation: $33.00 per hour




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