Adoption Social Worker jobs in Bradenton, FL

Location: Westminster Point Pleasant Bradenton

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!

Join the 5 star team at Westminster Point Pleasant, a beautiful waterfront continuing care retirement community located near downtown Bradenton.  Currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual for our full time Social Worker opening. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".  

Why work for us?

- Competitive Hourly Wage (Depending on Experience)

- Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401k

- Paid Time Off including Paid Vacation

- Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work

- Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First

- Warm and Friendly Work Environment

- Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton

- Flexible Schedule

- Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY: Assure that the emotional and social needs of all residents are met & maintained

on an individual basis in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established standards and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.

1. Prepare comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care plans for all residents.
2. During the Admission process tour facility and available accommodations with potential residents and family members. Review and obtain signatures for required documentation (see procedure).
3. Resident and family outreach – advocate for the residents; contact for the family members.
4. Access to community resources and present residents/family member with health care provider availability; includes home health care, hospice, equipment provider, etc.
5. Assist with discharge planning; ensuring appropriate discharges to a less restrictive setting (outside health services).
6. Will assist with resolving resident/family member grievances.
7. Accepts/writes grievances on behalf of party; assist with investigations and follow ups with resolutions. Conducts abuse prevention In-services for staff members.
8. Will assist with QA and Audits. Monitors psychotropic medications, mood and behavioral symptoms. Obtains consent from residents or HC Surrogate for psych med use and maintain in psychoactive medications binder.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Sociology required.  1 Year experience in a skilled nursing facility or medically related area is required.