Licensed Social Worker , Supervisor (LMSW)
Volunteers of America - National Services

Licensed Social Worker, Supervisor (LMSW)

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is seeking a full-time Licensed Social Work Supervisor (LMSW) to join their team in MI! The Licensed Social Work Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of social workers in the department and case management of services to participants. The Licensed Social Work Supervisor will work under supervision of the Center Manager while providing application of advanced social work knowledge and skills in participant screening, case management, counseling and referrals.

The Licensed Social Work Supervisor will report to the Center Manager.

The Licensed Social Work Supervisor will work on-site in the Senior Community Care of Michigan facility.

The Senior Community Care of Michigan (SCCM) is a comprehensive, all-inclusive health care choice for seniors living in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties and bordering areas of adjacent counties. SCCM's mission is to help older adults live safely in the community. If you are seeking a rewarding career among supportive team members in a friendly and caring environment, we want to hear from you!

Volunteers of America National Services is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need live healthy, safe and productive lives. Since 1896, our ministry of service has supported and empowered America's most vulnerable groups. Through hundreds of human service programs, including housing and health care, Volunteers of America helps more than 2.5 million people in 400 communities. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.

At Volunteers of America, we're also dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members. When you begin a career with us, expect the support you need to succeed in your role, respect for your individuality and beliefs, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

When you join our team of exceptional professionals, we'll trust you to do your best each day, and to show compassion and caring for our residents and your fellow team members. In return, you'll be rewarded with a generous array of industry-leading benefits and workplace considerations.

In 2021 VOANS was nominated as one of the Best Places to Work. Come join our team!

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts monthly department meetings to assign new participants and address work flow and current social work needs of the facility.

• Continuously evaluate participants' changing needs and make necessary program adjustments.

• Ensures job responsibilities, authorities and accountability of all direct reports are understood through one on one case conferences.

• Provides oversight and direct supervision of the social work department.

• Provide oversight of Elder Abuse training for all new employees and ensures compliance with Quality Assurance goals related to elder abuse and any other social work issues.

• Serves as the onsite contact person for the development and implementation of the internal "End of Life" programming.

• Provides direct management of a reduced number of participants from subordinates to ensure all participants receive services. Maintains oversight of workflow for entire department.

• Performs in person initial assessments for enrollment of potential Senior CommUnity Care participants to obtain a complete psychosocial history, which may include descriptions of cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics mental health and substance dependency and other issues and needs. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.

• Conducts in person re-assessment of enrolled participants every six (6) months and as needed.

• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.

• Provides ongoing support, counsel, and education to participants and family regarding a variety of issues, including but not limited to: the aging process, dementia, grief and loss, end of life, disease processes, difficult family dynamics and changing roles, PACE model and PACE health services.

• Presents requests to Interdisciplinary Team for and coordinates admission/discharge to contracted facilities for temporary respites and permanent placement.

• Acts as facilitator for meetings with participant, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify, or problem solves issues regarding the plan of care. Mediates discussions between all parties.

• If hospice care is appropriate actively provides emotional support, grief work, education and funeral/financial planning referral. Facilitates hospice or nursing home placement as needed. Initiate referrals to external resources with community agencies such as Adult Protective Services, Housing Authority, or public utility companies. Advocates with these entities for purposes of maintaining community stability.

• Assists participants and caregivers to complete Medical Durable Power Of Attorney (MDPOA) Proxy, and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) directives as needed.

• Attends and actively participates in a variety of organizational meetings related to participant care, including but not limited to: Morning Meeting, Intake and Assessment Meeting, various in-services and community agency meetings.

• Acts as a resource to other team members and day center staff regarding topics such as dementia, difficult behaviors, and difficult personalities.

• Completes and ensures completion of documentation of clinical service, in participant's medical records including initial assessments, re-assessments, change of status, temporary or permanent placements; hospital admissions and discharges, home and nursing home visits and other significant events according to Senior CommUnity Care documentation requirements.

• Assists participants and caregivers in filing grievances.

• Acts within scope of his or her authority to practice.

• Follow all Senior CommUnity Care policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.

• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants, and families.

• Maintains safe working environment. Follows Senior CommUnity Care Safety policies and procedures.

• Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.

• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.

• Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work required. Be legally authorized, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable in the state of employment.

• A minimum of two years' experience working with frail or elderly population required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with frail/chronically ill elderly people.
• Ability to provide psychosocial assessment and individual, family and group counseling.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Training and/or mentoring experience and ability to complete performance objectives, measures and evaluations.
• Good public speaking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, training and documentation.
• Only acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior Community Care and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Pass background screening (drug, employment history, and criminal).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a healthcare environment.

Subject to unpleasant odors.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances

Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation and Holiday)

Retirement (403B)

Life Insurance

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Lansing, MI

Job Type
Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
05/02/2022

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