Social Worker

Lutheran SeniorLife; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Hiring incentives

Generous paid time off

ICHRA health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife in Zelienople, PA seeks a full-time Social Worker for a daylight shift. You will advocate for residents, develop psycho-social care plans, and support families as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Salary starts at $21.40/hr; a $4,000 sign-on bonus is paid throughout the first year. Requires a Social Work license or equivalent degree and at least 1 year in health-related field.

Qualifications

• Current license under the Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Act, or a degree in social work/social welfare.
• 1 year experience in health or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for residents in a person-centered culture; identify and develop care plans addressing psycho-social needs.
• Ensure appropriate care plans for assigned residents/patients; act as advocate; provide staff education as appropriate.
• Develop goals with residents/patients and collaborate to achieve them; liaison to residents and families; provide educational support.

Skills

License in Social Work

1 year experience

Communication skills

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in social work or social welfare

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Social Worker- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Full-Time, Daylight shift; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Social Worker rates start at $21.40 per hour.

Zelienople, PA

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania. Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

Passavant Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community where residents can receive as little or as much care as they need. Become part of a team that values, respects, and appreciates compassionate, person-centered care. Pursue a deeply rewarding career in a beautiful community with a great work culture and daily opportunities to build relationships. Find joy knowing you can thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of older adults.

Social Worker serves as an advocate to the Resident in a person center directed culture. The social worker is a part of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for identifying and developing care plans that address the psycho-social needs of the resident/patient. For assigned residents/patients, insure appropriate care plans, act as resident/patient advocate, staff education as appropriate. Develop goals for residents/patients and work with residents/patients to achieve these goals. Acts as liaison and provides educational support to residents/patients and their families.

Qualifications

Social Worker qualifications include:

• Current License under the Social Workers, Marriage and Family therapists and Professional Counselors Act, or a Bachelors, masters or doctoral degree from an accredited school or program in social work or social welfare.
• 1 year experience in health or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers a variety of benefits to employees and their families, as applicable, including but not limited to:

*based on employment status*

• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan.
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates, including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
• Employer-sponsored child care benefits.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
• FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected
• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.