Social Services (LSW) Consultant
Position Description
The primary responsibility of this position is to fill in for The Director of Social Services or Social Worker FMLA and vacant positions and manage ongoing Social Services operations for the client. You will be responsible to implement policies, procedures and forms that give structure to facility systems for regulatory and clinical standards compliance. Responsible for providing services to respond to the emotional needs of the residents and their families. You may also assist with resident admissions and the referral process.
Essential Job Functions and Tasks:
Provide professional, quality-driven services including but not limited to:
Mock surveys
Research and education, including oral presentations
Analysis of healthcare systems and processes
Creative problem-solving and recommendations
Written presentations to clients
Function as an advisor for providers, agencies, and facilities
Assist clients in assessing, planning, developing, and implementing systems, processes, and other needs as requested
Consult and provide technical and/or interim management assistance to providers, as requested by client, including but not limited to:
Interim social worker positions and/or interim Director of Social Services in skilled nursing facilities, home care agencies, assisted living facilities
Identify training needs; plan and conduct training/in-services, as requested by client
Attend applicable meetings at provider’s home office, as necessary
Provide expert recommendations based on established and ongoing knowledge of federal and state statutes/regulations, research, network connections, and current interpretations of statutes/regulations by MDH surveyors
Utilize AHI – Strategic Solutions principles of documentation and established templates/forms for all written community with clients and presentations
Develop and maintain positive, working relationships with clients, network and industry representatives, and other AHI staff
Provide oversight and manage the AHI social work consulting team as well as the AHI chemical dependency team
Other duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications:
Master’s degree in Social Work is preferred, LGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker or higher); or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is required with current license in the State of Minnesota.
Previous case management experience required, working in a skilled nursing facility for at least 1 year preferred.
Valid driver’s license is required
In-service training and education as required to deliver services
To Apply
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter along with your current CV to: ksvee@ahinstitute.com.