Geriatric Social Worker (LTC) – Great Benefits

The Orchards at Samaritan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Long-Term/Short)

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Orchards Samaritan is seeking a Social Worker to join our team in Detroit. This role focuses on planning social services for adult and geriatric residents and evaluating prospective residents for facility placement.

The position requires experience in a large LTC setting, a BSW/MSW or related bachelor’s degree, and at least one year of social work experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Work in a large LTC setting preferred.
• BSW or MSW preferred, or Bachelor's degree in related field.
• At least one year experience in Social Work field required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors for adult and geriatric residents in planning social services programs.
• Plans social services for residents with therapeutic, neurological, dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases needs where applicable.
• Follows up on admission inquiries, evaluates needs of prospective residents to determine facility placement.

Skills

Geriatric social work

Education

BSW/MSW preferred

Job description

The Orchards Samaritan is seeking a Social Worker to join our team in Detroit. This role focuses on planning social services for adult and geriatric residents and evaluating prospective residents for facility placement.

The position requires experience in a large LTC setting, a BSW/MSW or related bachelor’s degree, and at least one year of social work experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered.