Social Worker (15h Left)

Company: Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description /n/n/n/n Position Summary/n /n - The Social Worker plans, organizes, develops, and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. /n - Reports to Social Services Director /n /nEducation, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications/n /n - Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii) /n - Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law) /n - Two (2) years’ experience in health-care social work preferred /n /nSpecific Requirements/n /n - Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action /n - Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility /n - Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the social services department /n - Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas /n - Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. /n - Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information /n - Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures /n - Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training /n /n Essential Functions /n /n - Plan, organize, develop, and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State, Federal, corporate, and division guidelines /n - Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights /n - Chart appropriately and timely /n - Assist patients and families through education, financial planning assistance, liaison with community agencies, etc. /n - Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans /n - Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients /n - Assist in the evacuation of patients /n - Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance /n - Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment /n - Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team /n - Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours /n - Read, write, speak, and understand the English language /n - Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs /n /n /n An Equal Opportunity Employer

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