Social Worker

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation support

Health, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

PowerBack Rehabilitation in Fairmont, WV is seeking a Social Services Specialist to work with nursing center residents and families to identify social, emotional, and mental health needs and arrange services. It emphasizes the NASW Code of Ethics and compliance with relevant regulations to support residents’ overall well-being and quality of life.

The role involves planning and delivering a comprehensive social services program, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, conducting

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or human services required.
• Must possess state licensure/certifications as required for practice in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote residents' rights and psychosocial well-being.
• Complete psychosocial assessments identifying social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths; assess discharge planning.
• Identify discharge goals at admission and document initial discharge plan with patient/resident and family involvement.
• Educate staff on the role of Social Services and psychosocial needs of residents and families.

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Social Services Specialist works with nursing center patients/residents and their family members/significant others to identify patients/residents' strengths, social, emotional, and mental health needs and then procures the services to meet those needs. This position provides patients/residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of care.

• *Assists with planning and implementing a comprehensive Social Services program.
• *Works with the interdisciplinary team to promote and protect patients/residents' rights and the psychosocial well-being of all patients/residents.
• *Complete a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment for each patient/resident that identifies social, emotional, and psychological needs and strengths. Assesses each patient/resident for discharge.
• *Identifies patient/resident discharge goals at admission and documents initial discharge plan and involves the patient/resident and family throughout the process.
• *Educates staff regarding the role of the Social Services in the facility and the psychosocial needs of the patients/residents and their families/significant others including the problems of aging and disability as requested by the Social Services Director.

Qualifications

• *Master's degree in social work or human services required.
• *Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by State of employment to practice in long-term care.

Benefits

• *Variable compensation plans
• *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• *Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members
• *On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
• We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
• *Pet Insurance
• *Term and Whole Life Insurance
• *Short-term Disability
• *Hospital Indemnity
• *Personal Accident
• *Critical Illness
• *Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $28.00 - USD $32.00 /Hr.