Social Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Wingate at Silver Lake - SNF in Massachusetts is seeking a licensed social worker to support nursing home residents with psychosocial, mental and emotional needs. The role emphasizes access to required services, compliance with regulations, and promoting residents’ independence and dignity within a caring community.

Two years in case work are desirable, with knowledge of medical/public health case work processes and local community resources.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify psychosocial, mental and emotional needs of residents.
• Provide, develop, and aid in access to services to meet those needs.
• Ensure services comply with government regulations.
• Foster a climate and routines that maximize residents' independence, dignity and well-being.

Skills

Licensed Social Worker

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.

Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the service area.