What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at LIFESCAPE?
Social Worker UPT
* Patience * Critical Thinking * Communication *
Grow and develop with LifeScape! LifeScape has a unique Social Worker Unscheduled Part Time (UPT) opening for our Specialty Hospital and is seeking a passionate and organized individual. This position provides individualized services to children and their families, including family support, service coordination, advocacy, admission planning, discharge planning, and information and referral. One of the best perks for the position is a cohesive and dynamic group of coworkers that provides support in various hospital settings. Are you an active listener who enjoys problem solving and has a passion for what you do? If this describes you, come check out this amazing opportunity!
Some of the responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Maintains and distributes meal tickets for families in need in the Specialty Hospital
- Assists with volunteer coordination and activities for the Specialty Hospital
- Assists in scheduling the on-site apartment, if available, for family stays, and assists families in identifying other areas to stay if needed
- Write discharge assessment in the electronic record for all rehab patients
- Works closely with rehab team, and rehab physicians
- Collaborates with Care Coordinator/Nursing staff
- Documents all contacts with family/guardian, and outside entities
- Assesses and responds to child and family needs for additional services
- Promotes family participation in meetings and activities and assists with family/guardian visits
- Serves as advocate for person supported and their families
If these daily tasks sound like something you would enjoy, feel fulfilled by, and be good at, then please apply for this opportunity today!
We look forward to meeting you!
LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required. Current license in the State of South Dakota required. Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Why Work For Us?
We are Mission-Driven
Our mission is: Empowering people to live their best lives.
We have a Vision for our future
LifeScape will be an innovative organization, providing exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and complex care across their life span. Through collaborative partnerships, LifeScape will become a destination for research, and the development, implementation, and training of technology-based solutions to improve the lives of people we support.
Our Values
Integrity
Compassion
Respect
Safety & Well-being
Fiscal Responsibility
Excellence
Accountability
Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principle job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
LifeScape is an Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
