Social Worker

Blaire House of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend up to $500

Gym membership reimbursement

Annual physical cost reimbursement

401K Savings Opportunity

Vacation time and sick time

Paid Holidays

Verizon Discount Plans

BJ's Discount Plans

FILA Shoes Discount Plans

Job summary

Blaire House of Worcester in Worcester, MA seeks an energetic Licensed Social Worker to uphold our quality of care for seniors. The role focuses on counseling, patient advocacy, and liaison with families and community resources, with emphasis on geriatric welfare in a skilled-nursing setting.

Responsibilities include developing social histories, maintaining progress notes, and planning discharge with community services, under licensed LSW supervision.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LSW licensure or higher.
• At least one year of social work experience in long-term care.
• Geriatric care interest and dedication to resident welfare.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive social history.
• Provide social intervention and counseling as patient advocate and liaison with the community.
• Maintain social service progress notes in patient records reflecting status and goals.
• Develop initial discharge plan and coordinate with community services.

Skills

Counseling

Advocacy

Community liaison

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed skilled nursing center. We have been family owned and operated, servicing the health care needs of seniors for nearly 50 years. We have a unique mission and dedicate 100 percent of our services to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Our passion for ensuring that our seniors retain a fulfilling quality of life while we provide optimal care is second to none. If you share our passion and enjoy knowing you\'ve made a positive impact on the lives of the elderly population and their families, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.

Blaire House of Worcester is seeking an energetic Licensed Social Worker to uphold our high standards for senior care!

• Refer a friend and be eligible to collect up to $500
• Gym membership reimbursement plan
• Annual Physical cost reimbursement plan
• 401K Savings Opportunity
• Vacation time and sick time.
• Paid Holidays
• Verizon Discount Plans
• BJs Discount Plans
• FILA Shoes Discount Plans

Job Description:

• Develop a comprehensive social history.
• Providing social intervention, such as counseling, as patient advocate, as liaison with the community, or regarding financial or emotional issues.
• Maintaining social service progress notes on patient medical records which reflect any changes in patient psycho-social or physical status, evaluation of family interactions, identification of new problem areas, and review of social plans, goals and progress made.
• Develop initial discharge plan and document in clinical record, revising until discharge with available community services.

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION: B.A. or M.A. degree in social work or related field.

Must be a licensed social worker at the LSW level of licensure or higher.

• TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: At least one year direct social work experience in a long term care facility. Must be a licensed social worker at the LSW level of licensure or higher. Must have a genuine interest in working with geriatric patients and a sincere concern for their welfare and happiness.