Social Worker

PC Recruiter; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Gym membership reimbursement

Annual physical cost reimbursement

401K Savings Opportunity

Vacation time and sick time

Paid Holidays

Verizon Discount Plans

BJs Discount Plans

FILA Shoes Discount Plans

Job summary

Blaire House of Worcester is seeking a Social Worker to join our 75-bed skilled nursing center dedicated to dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, patient advocacy, and discharge planning within a compassionate, family-owned setting.

Responsibilities include developing social histories, providing counseling as needed, maintaining progress notes, and coordinating with families and community resources to ensure smooth transitions for residents.

Qualifications

• B.A. or M.A. degree in social work or related field.
• Licensed Social Worker at the LSW level or higher.
• At least one year direct social work experience in a long term care facility.

Responsibilities

• 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 changes in psycho-social or physical status, evaluation of family interactions, identification of new problem areas, and review of social plans, goals and progress.
• Develop initial discharge plan and document in clinical record, revising until discharge with available community services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

B.A. or M.A. in social work

LSW licensure or higher

Job description

Title: Social Worker

Company 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.

Employment Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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