Social Worker

Wingate Living; Kingston (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Living at Silver Lake is seeking a full-time Social Worker to support nursing home residents by addressing psychosocial, mental and emotional needs and by helping access needed services. The role requires a Licensed Social Worker in the service area and knowledge of medical/public health case work processes.

It emphasizes adherence to government regulations while promoting independence, dignity and quality of life for residents, within a caring, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker in the service area.
• Two years in casework desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of casework processes in medical/public health settings.
• Working knowledge of social and health resources in the community.

Responsibilities

• Identify residents' psychosocial, mental and emotional needs.
• Develop and facilitate access to needed services in accordance with regulations.
• Foster an environment that maximizes independence, dignity and quality of life.

Education

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Wingate at Silver Lake - SNF

Schedule: Full time

Days-Long Term Care Units

Salary: Up to $43 per hour

Benefits: 401K, Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Join us, and bring your passion, expertise, and heart to a team that truly values you.

Job Purpose:

The social worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with strict adherence to government regulations. The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide residents with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life.

Position Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the service area.
• Two years in case work desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of case work process in medical and public health settings required.
• Working knowledge of social and health resources of the community required.