Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Eden promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.
Edenbrook Oshkosh, a skilled nursing facility with 75 beds and part of Eden Senior Care, is seeking its next Social Worker. This opportunity has become available due to the promotion of the current Social Worker, and the incoming candidate will benefit from the support of a second Social Worker onsite to assist with onboarding and training. Because of this strong support system, we are open and eager to hire the right candidate — which could indeed be a new graduate ready to begin their career in a welcoming, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Function on behalf of the nursing home residents by promoting their general well-being through the identification of their emotional and psychosocial needs.
- Work with staff to develop means to meet and sustain these needs through interviews, assessments, and the development and execution of a resident-centered care plan.
- Provide Social Services oversight, completing duties as assigned for the residents.
- Work closely with the Marketing Director to coordinate the referral-to-admission process.
- Communicate with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for admissions; keep records of insurance updates and communicate with relevant departments to ensure timely updates.
- Assist new residents and family members with the completion of admission paperwork.
- Provide information to residents/families regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs; assist with completion of Medicaid applications as necessary.
- Ensure PASRR is completed to state requirements.
- Participate in resident assessment, providing background information and social history as identified in the MDS process, in accordance with the RAI manual.
- Involve residents and family members in planning objectives and goals; develop a written plan of care to work towards meeting identified goals.
- Attend and lead behavior meetings, monitor Gradual Dose Reductions (GDR), and consent for psychotropic medications according to state regulations.
- Complete timely progress notes on each resident.
- Maintain an open-door policy for residents, family members, and staff to listen to their problems or needs; provide effective counseling or referrals to meet their needs.
- Report concerns/grievances to the Executive Director and initiate investigations.
- Serve as an advocate for residents and their rights, helping them learn assertiveness in communicating their needs, wants, and problems to appropriate departments and agencies.
- Participate in monthly QAPI Committee meetings.
- Attend daily stand-up meetings; report to IDT about pay changes, care conferences, concerns, etc.
- Initiate and lead the discharge planning process; coordinate with outside resources such as DME, Home Health, Hospice, etc., to ensure a safe transition to home or a lower care setting.
- Issue denial letters according to state regulations.
- Assist in providing in-service education and orientation for employees regarding resident rights and social service needs.
- Manage a short-term rehab caseload.
- Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field such as Social Services, Sociology, Special Education, Recreational Therapy, or Psychology. We are open to fresh graduates with a Social Work degree.
- Licensure or certification as a Social Worker (e.g., LSW) is preferred but not required — we are open to candidates who are working toward or interested in pursuing certification and/or licensure OR who bring strong relevant experience.
- Strong relevant experience includes but is not limited to: 2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing setting, work as an Occupational Therapist, or other hands-on roles involving direct support to individuals in long-term care and/or acute care settings.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Point Click Care (PCC) experience preferred but not required.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage schedules, due dates, and deadlines.
- Excellent people skills, with the ability to promote cooperation between social services and other department employees.
- Professional demeanor over the phone and in person when representing the company.
- Excellent communication skills and pride in performance.
- Ability to write and give clear, concise instructions and remain calm during emergency situations.
Join our team and contribute to the well-being of our residents while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
