Social Worker

Naya Healthcare; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lions Rehab Center in Cumberland, Maryland is seeking a compassionate Social Worker (LCSW-C) to join our 101-bed skilled nursing facility. You will provide comprehensive social work services aimed at residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating social services programs, maintaining policies, staying current with regulations, assisting in admissions, and preparing social histories and care plans for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Licensure/certification as required by state to practice in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct social services programs of the facility.
• Develop, administer, and coordinate department policies and procedures.
• Stay current with federal and state regulations and professional standards; recommend policy changes to Administrator.
• Assist in admissions processes and provide tours to residents and families.
• Develop social histories and care plans; identify social and emotional needs with realistic goals.
• Interview residents and families as needed in private settings and communicate findings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker LCSW-C

Lions Rehab Center, a beautiful 101-bed skilled nursing facility in Cumberland, Maryland, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing social work services to our residents and patients, focusing on their physical, emotional, and social well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct social services programs of the facility


• Develop, administer, and coordinate department policies and procedures


• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator


• Participate in community planning related to interests of the facility and services and needs of residents and family


• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting them as required


• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator and relevant department heads concerning the operation of the social service department


• Be prepared to handle emergencies as they arise (i.e. rescheduling work assignments and work)


• Orient residents and family to the Nursing Center, helping both adjust to the new environment


• Develop a social history on each resident


• Develop social assessments and care plans; which identifies medically related social and emotional problems and needs with realistic goals and specific actions to be taken


• Answer inquiries of admission and provide tours to prospective family members/residents


• Be actively involved in pre-admission and admissions processes


• Assist in continually updating the admissions waiting list


• Interview residents and family members as necessary and in private settings


• Ability to listen and act compassionately with residents' and family members; must be able to work on own and maintain related jobs

Why work for us?

• We offer a competitive salary and great benefit packages, including paid time off, paid holidays, 401k Plan, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Referral program, and Sign on Bonus


• Our facility is known for its calm environment, focusing on employee appreciation and a happy work culture


• We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Social Work or related field is required


• Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by the State of employment to practice in long-term care

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.