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Social Worker
Cayuse Holdings. Support a Washington, D.C. retirement home for enlisted veterans . Review standards of care, ensure compliance, and develop new standards as needed . Assess patient care activities and collaborate with clinicians and
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in geriatric social work, including conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Proficient in communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support the needs of veterans and their families.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Master’s Degree In Social WorkCurrent D.C. License As An Independent PractitionerExperience In Geriatric Population CareAdvanced Knowledge Of Microsoft Office SuiteStrong Verbal And Written Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Biopsychosocial AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentGeriatric Depression Scale AdministrationMedical Billing ResolutionMedicare Appeals ProcessingPatient Record MaintenanceCounseling SkillsCommunity Outreach ActivitiesInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationVeterans Affairs Service Registration
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsTime Management SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteAdobe ToolsElectronic Health Records
Certifications & Qualifications
Current CPR CertificationFlu Vaccination DocumentationTetanus Booster Documentation
Industry Keywords
Geriatric Social WorkHealthcare ComplianceVeterans AffairsDementia CareClinical Social Work
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support a Washington, D.C. retirement home for enlisted veterans
- Review standards of care, ensure compliance, and develop new standards as needed
- Assess patient care activities and collaborate with clinicians and department leaders
- Conduct public awareness and community outreach activities
- Administer Geriatric Depression Scale or PHQ-9 screenings and initiate referrals
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial admission assessments
- Assess residents transitioning to new care levels
- Visit hospitalized residents to provide support and continuity of care
- Assist residents with Veterans Affairs service registration
- Facilitate temporary or permanent relocation to higher-level care
- Resolve medical billing discrepancies and complete Medicare appeals
- Coordinate with Tricare regarding billing issues
- Communicate with families and provide updates and support
- Conduct consultations with residents and families
- Engage collateral agencies to support resident needs
- Assist residents experiencing financial exploitation and educate them about scams
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and complete required documentation
- Exercise independent clinical judgment with minimal supervision
- Provide clear health information and instructions
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records
- Participate in meetings, trainings, and briefings
- Prepare and submit reports, summaries, and documentation
- Communicate professionally with staff, leadership, and stakeholders
- Comply with client policies, procedures, documentation, timekeeping, and performance standards
- Report to the Program Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Current D.C. license to practice as an Independent Practitioner; eligible licenses include Clinical Social Worker, Independent Clinical Social Worker, or Certified Social Worker
- Maintain licensure in good standing throughout employment
- Current annual flu vaccination documentation prior to start date
- Current tetanus booster documentation
- Valid CPR certification
- Minimum one year of experience providing admission preparation, assessments, counseling, day-to-day assistance, care plan development, and integrated services within a geriatric population
- Expertise in healthcare settings serving geriatric populations, including dementia, with medical and psychiatric social work skills
- Must pass a minimum Tier One background investigation and any required reinvestigations
- Must meet eligibility requirements for access to secure federal facilities and systems
- Must pass a background check
- Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in preparing concise documentation, reports, and business correspondence
- Advanced knowledge and practical application of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe tools
- Ability to create, edit, and manage professional documents, spreadsheets, and forms digitally
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately under tight timelines
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Ability to contribute as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity
- Ability to perform bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, lifting, pushing, and pulling
- Ability to work extended periods, flexible schedules, holidays, and potentially outside normal business hours
Benefits
Comp & perks- Current annual flu vaccination documentation prior to start date
- Current tetanus booster documentation
- Valid CPR certification
- Flexible schedule may include holidays
- Business travel or professional development opportunities may be available
- Equal employment opportunity