Social Worker

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, or other related field preferred (unless approved by the Board of Directors)
Qualifying full-time staff experience in a related field to the mission of the agency, may be substituted for the required education, on a year-to-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years
Previous supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of professional social work
Knowledge of community and other resources available to facilitate work
Ability to apply social work theory to problems in work and to develop workable and practical solutions
Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of detailed records and reports
Ability to establish and maintain a variety of effective working relationships with others
Ability to supervise and participate in the preparation of records and reports
Ability to communicate clearly and precisely in verbal and written form

Essential Duties

Be responsible for administration and coordination of education and training programs for new and current employees of the center
Supervise and enforce policies, programs, and operational procedures
Supervise personnel under his/her direction
Assist the Executive Director in meeting the quality assurance standards set forth by DIDDS
Coordinate Doctor appointments for persons supported
Communicate with appropriate staff to inform of medication changes, doctor appointments, etc.
Maintain Unit Record Books for persons supported enrolled in the agency in accordance with DIDD policy
Compare and review Medication Administration Records (MAR) on a monthly basis from all residential homes to check for medication errors, and submit corrective actions to necessary personnel
Order necessary medications for all persons supported, count medications, and distribute accordingly
Review daily vital charts for persons supported including.
Answer on-call phone in an effective and timely manner
Conduct random home visits to supported living homes to verify correct medication administration, supply checks, etc.
Communicate all lab results, consultant forms, and necessary emails to Nurse Case Management and ISC’s as needed
Conduct center-based medication administration training for new hires, and current staff (pre-test and post-test including med pass watch in homes and center)
Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all agency staff, persons supported, doctors, therapists, etc.
Ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of all persons supported records
Coordinate with other departments within the agency with running records, monthly reviews, medication changes, etc. to ensure all staff is aware of changes involving all persons supported
Counsel persons supported and families/guardians in order to empower them to solve their social, health, emotional, and/or economic problems
Discharge all other job-related duties as assigned by Executive Director
Assist the Executive Director with agency employees' morale and cohesion
Provide a positive presence and assist with conflict management as needed