Social Worker

Elderwood Administrative Services; Mill Village (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance & PTO

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a Social Worker to support residents on our nursing unit in Mill Village, MA. You will manage a social work caseload and collaborate to develop and review care plans aligned with residents’ long- and short-term health goals.

The role requires at least a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and one year of supervised experience in healthcare, preferably long-term care, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (human services, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology).
• At least one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting.
• Experience in discharge planning is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Manages a social work caseload for residents on the nursing unit.
• Greet and help acclimate new residents.
• Develop and review care plans to meet health goals.
• Complete SCREEN form for admissions and discharge processes.
• Assist with discharge or transfer decisions.
• Document resident information per policies.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Provide counseling to residents and families.
• Participate in in-service training.

Skills

Social work

Discharge planning

Counseling residents

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Salary

Up to $30.00 / hour

Position Overview

• Social Worker team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing social services for residents.
• A degree in social work, human services, or psychology is required for this position.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting - preferably long term care - is required.

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance and PTO Available

Employee Referal Program

Elderwood Benefits as a Social Worker (must qualify):

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Other Compensation Programs!

Responsibilities

• Assumes a social work caseload of all residents on a nursing unit according to policies and procedures described in Section B of the Social Services Manual.
• Greets and helps acclimate new residents.
• Assists with development and review of plan of care to meet the long and short range health care goals for individual residents on the assigned nursing unit.
• Completes SCREEN form for new admissions to unit and for discharge process if applicable.
• Takes an active part in decisions and procedures regarding discharge or transfer of residents to another level of care.
• Documents pertinent information regarding residents as required by department and facility policies and procedures.
• Cooperates with staff of other departments in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
• Provides financial, personal, or group counseling for residents and their family members or sponsor.
• Participates in in-service training programs upon request.

Qualifications

Social Worker:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology from an accredited institution; and services/ field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals
• Experience in discharge planning.
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.
• Work experience in the admission or discharge area of social work very desirable.
• Desire and ability to work with the elderly and to cooperate with other staff members necessary.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.