Social Worker

Elderwood Administrative Services; Mill Village (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance and PTO

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking a Social Worker to support the health and well-being of residents on a nursing unit, handling a social work caseload and assisting with care plans.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and at least one year of healthcare experience; a valid driver’s license is also expected. Benefits include a 401(k) with employer matching, health insurance, PTO, and an employee referral program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field as required.
• One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting.
• Experience in discharge planning is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manages a social work caseload on the nursing unit in line with policy.
• Greets and assists new residents and helps acclimate them.
• Assists with developing and reviewing care plans to meet health goals.
• Completes SCREEN forms for admissions and discharge processes.
• Participates in discharge decisions and transfers as needed.
• Documents resident information per policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other departments to meet residents’ needs.
• Provides counseling and supports residents and families.
• Participates in in-service training when requested.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (human services, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology)

Job description

Salary

Up to $30.00 / hour

Social Worker - 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.