Social Services Worker

Autumn Woods; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee benefits concierge

Paid vacation with rollover

Sick time and holidays

401k retirement

Job summary

Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is seeking a Social Service Worker to provide psychosocial support to residents and families in a long-term care setting. The role requires a BSSW or MSSW if possible, with at least one year in a long-term care environment. Licensing as required by state law will apply.

The position offers competitive wages, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits as part of our new alliance with MediLodge. Full-time hours are 8am-4:30pm at our facility.

Qualifications

• Education: BSSW or MSSW preferred.
• Licenses/Certification: Licensing as required by the state of employment.
• Experience: One year in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
• Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services (dental, optical, etc).
• Attends and documents resident council meetings.
• Assists families in coping with skilled nursing placement and related issues.
• Plans discharge with patient, family and team members.
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff on psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Psychosocial practices

Leadership

Education

BSSW

MSSW

Bachelor’s in Human Services

Bachelor’s in Social Work

Job description

Description

Licensed Social Service Worker
8am-4:30pm
BSSW or MSSW preferred

Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is excited to announce our new alliance with MediLodge as their sister facility! We are accepting applications for a Social Service Worker to join our team.See what a career at Autumn Woods can mean for you! Our tenured leadership and staff are here to assist you in developing your talents to guide your career path.

Did you know?Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at Autumn Woods, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person.

What We Offer You?At Autumn Woods, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including:

• Competitive Wages That Increase for Years Licensed
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• Employee Benefits Concierge - to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits
• Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401k Retirement

Summary:
The Social Services Worker provides psychosocial support to residents and their families.

Qualifications:

• Education: BSSW, MSSW preferred
• Licenses/Certification: Licensing as required by the state of employment.
• Experience: One year of experience in a long-term care environment.

Job Functions:

• Performs resident assessments at admission, upon condition change and/or annually.
• Creates, reviews and updates care plan and progress notes.
• Coordinates resident visits with outside services, dental, optical, etc.
• Attends and documents resident council meetings.
• Assists resident’s families in coping with skilled nursing placement, physical illness and disabilities of the resident, and the grieving process.
• Works with the patient, family, and other team members to plan discharge.
• Conducts in-service programs to educate staff regarding psychosocial issues and patient rights.
• Supervises and guides Social Services Assistants.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment.
• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Assessment Skills

Expert

Communication Skills

Expert

Compassion

Expert

Documentation Skills

Expert

People Skills

Expert

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Services.

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

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