Part-Time Geriatric Social Worker — Impactful Care

Bible Fellowship Church Homes Inc; Whitehall (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA, seeks a PT Social Worker to support residents' physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being. You will partner with the SW/CM to keep transitions smooth, ensure clear communication, and uphold resident rights daily.

Role focuses on discharge planning, coordinating among residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team, and advocating for resident rights in line with Fellowship standards. Flexible 25-hour week on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum two years’ geriatric care experience.
• Strong interpersonal, public relations and organizational skills.
• Ability to counsel individuals in crisis and know senior resources.
• Intermediate computer skills and MDS familiarity.
• Understanding of Medicare/MA/private pay basics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with discharge planning and care coordination.
• Coordinate communication among residents, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Advocate for resident rights in line with Fellowship standards.
• Maintain smooth transitions and timely documentation daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis counseling

Public relations

Organizational skills

Medicare/MA knowledge

MDS familiarity

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA, seeks a PT Social Worker to support residents' physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being. You will partner with the SW/CM to keep transitions smooth, ensure clear communication, and uphold resident rights daily.

Role focuses on discharge planning, coordinating among residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team, and advocating for resident rights in line with Fellowship standards. Flexible 25-hour week on-site.