Social Worker

Athena Health Care Systems; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate social worker to join the social services team. The position is 24 hours per week with weekly pay ranging from $34 to $38 per hour, depending on license and experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating resident care conferences, supporting families through placement and crisis, and ensuring privacy compliance and timely documentation. Licensing and education requirements are clearly listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a social work license in Massachusetts (LSW, LICSW, LSWA, and/or LCSW) or be in the process of obtaining one.
• Minimum a bachelor's in social work from an approved school of social work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences.
• Work with residents, responsible parties, and families towards adjustment to placement and to crisis.
• Complies with Privacy Practices and protects residents' health information.
• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner.
• Advocate for resident needs and coordinate community resources.
• Support staff on resident-related issues.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Massachusetts licensing

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Job description

The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Health Care Center, a 4-star facility, is hiring a compassionate social worker to join our social services team!

24 hours a week Weekly pay ranging from $34 to $38, depending on license and experience.

Experience & Education

• Must possess a social work license in the state of Massachusetts (LSW, LICSW, LSWA, and/or LCSW), or be in the process of obtaining one.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor's in social work from an approved school of social work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences.
• Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families towards adjustment to placement and to crisis (i.e., illness, disability, and death).
• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
• Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner.
• In the role of advocate coordinate personal needs.
• Utilize community resources appropriately.
• Support staff in relation to resident-related issues.
• Other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by your supervisor.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and general public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as being willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing Social Service practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).