support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges. " Our staff are responsible for providing excellent care to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Verlands Vision is simple " To lead the way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute to our society to the full extent of their abilities.
" The Social Worker is responsible for implementing and providing social work, counseling, and case management services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Serves as a liaison between the families of the individuals,
outside community agencies, and governmental resources. The position is Full Time with evenings as needed, provides services to Verland Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Other Related Conditions (ORC) and may require travel.
The following is a list, not an all-inclusive list, of duties the incumbent is responsible for: Interacts with Individuals, family members, guardians, staff, or community agency staff to plan, provide, or coordinate needed social work services. Serves as the coordinator in the ICF/IDD or ICF/ORC for new referrals, admissions, discharges, or transfers. Serves as the chair for the admissions/discharge committee.
Presents any new referrals with applicable health history and activity status information for committee to review.
Works with agency staff, community-based service units, and single county authorities to ensure appropriate referrals, on-site visits, and inspection of service provider agencies are conducted. Manages and coordinates client insurance information, ensures eligibility and renewal of coverage is completed. Participates in the development of clients comprehensive care, treatment, or support service plans, including Social Work Evaluations, Discharge Plans, annual and quarterly reports. Interviews clients, their family members, legal guardians, and external agency representatives to obtain, update, and record information regarding their physical, mental, emotional, economic, and social status.
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss psychosocial backssments and family histories. Ensures needed benefits and services are obtained for clients in accordance with their treatment plans and applicable mandates, regulations, and policies. Advises clients and their family members or legal guardians of progress status and encourages their support and input. Interprets federal, state, departmental and facility social work legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Responds to correspondence related to court documents, parental or relative support, rate payments for care and maintenance, and public and private insurance reimbursements. Ensures the information for all admissions, discharges and transfers is available and complete. Documents all interactions with clients/families/legal guardians in the electronic health record. Performs all other related duties as assigned and reacts positively to change. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision plans – effective the month after hire 24-hour Nurse hotline Company contribution to HSA Employee Referral Bonus Program Tuition Reimbursement Retirement Plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Plan 11Paid Holidays Requirements: Knowledge of social, economic, health, habilitative and rehabilitative problems, treatment methods, and resources.
Knowledge of clients legal rights governed by human rights protections. Knowledge of rules, regulations, standards, and policies relating to social work services and programs. Knowledge of the requirements of HIPAA as applied to social work practices. Serves as role model for all employees, displaying professional courtesy and compassionate care of clients.
Meets professional behavioral expectations of attendance, appearance, professionalism, communication. Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately. Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and committees. Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy. Assumes responsibility for work performance and can be self-directed. Takes pride in job performance as evident in compliance with job responsibilities. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Bachelors degree in social work is required.
Masters degree in social work is preferred. Licensed as a social worker in the state of PA is required. Two years of professional experience providing direct public or private social work services. Act 34 Child Clearance with Renewal, Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal, Act 73 FBI Clearance with Renewal. Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record, and car insurance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged sitting and/or standing and moving about throughout the workday. Potential exposure to biohazardous materials, including ionizing radiation. Requires vision and hearing in normal range.
Requires dexterity to type 40 wpm and use of telephone and computer WORKING CONDITIONS Client care environment for Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities, and Individuals with Other Related Conditions (medical complexities) with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature changes. Subject to certain client care activities and exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to potential hazards such as body fluids and other possible infectious material. Verland Family Values: Commitment to Community Compassionate Care Dedication to Employees Trust through Transparency Welcoming Diversity To learn more about our Mission, Vision and Family Values check out our website at Verland.
or g. Knowledge of social, economic, health, habilitative and rehabilitative problems, treatment methods, and resources. Knowledge of clients legal rights governed by human rights protections. Knowledge of rules, regulations, standards, and policies relating to social work services and programs. Knowledge of the requirements of HIPAA as applied to social work practices. Serves as role model for all employees, displaying professional courtesy and compassionate care of clients.
Meets professional behavioral expectations of attendance, appearance, professionalism, communication. Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately. Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and committees. Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy. Assumes responsibility for work performance and can be self-directed. Takes pride in job performance as evident in compliance with job responsibilities. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Bachelors degree in social work is required.
Masters degree in social work is preferred. Licensed as a social worker in the state of PA is required. Two years of professional experience providing direct public or private social work services. Act 34 Child Clearance with Renewal, Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal, Act 73 FBI Clearance with Renewal. Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record, and car insurance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged sitting and/or standing and moving about throughout the workday. Potential exposure to biohazardous materials, including ionizing radiation. Requires vision and hearing in normal range.
Requires dexterity to type 40 wpm and use of telephone and computer WORKING CONDITIONS Client care environment for Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities, and Individuals with Other Related Conditions (medical complexities) with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature changes. Subject to certain client care activities and exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to potential hazards such as body fluids and other possible infectious material. Verland Family Values: Commitment to Community Compassionate Care Dedication to Employees Trust through Transparency Welcoming Diversity To learn more about our Mission, Vision and Family Values check out our website at Verland.
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