Social Worker

Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Happy Valley (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Exeter, PA seeks a qualified Social Worker to coordinate social services for nursing home residents. Responsibilities include care planning, discharge planning, advocating for residents' rights, and providing emotional support to residents and families.

Experience in a nursing home setting is preferred; an associate's degree in a human service field and PA SW certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess an associate’s degree in a human service field.
• Must be Certified Social Worker in Pennsylvania.
• Experience working in a nursing home setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care planning.
• Discharge planning.
• Advocating for residents' rights.
• Providing emotional support to residents and their family members.
• Coordinates medically related social services to nursing home residents.

Skills

Care planning

Discharge planning

Advocacy for residents' rights

Emotional support

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

Certified Social Worker in Pennsylvania

Job description

Highland Manor nursing and rehabilitation center in Exeter , PA is a skilled nursing facility, providing clinically sophisticated sub-acute care and rehabilitation, as well as comprehensive nursing care. We take pride in adopting progressive thinking in healthcare models and partnering with the most well-regarded medical providers in the area. With extensive leadership experience in the nursing, sub-acute, and rehabilitative field, we have the resources and capabilities to provide the highest quality care through a full range of services. With well-trained staff, meticulous attention to detail, and a history of operational excellence, it is no surprise that this healthcare facility is consistently rated among the best.

Coordinates medically related social services to nursing home residents.

Duties include:

• Care planning
• Discharge planning
• Advocating for residents' rights
• Providing emotional support to residents and their family members.

Qualifications:

• Must possess an associate's degree in a human service field.
• Must be Certified Social Worker in Pennsylvania
• Experience working in a nursing home setting preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Nursing Home Social Service: 2 years

Required education:

• Associates Degree