Social Worker 1 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Mountain Restoration Center is seeking a Social Worker 1 to support residents, families, and care teams and advocate for residents' well-being.

You will provide social services from admission to discharge planning, collaborate with residents and families, and help with end-of-life discussions, while documenting in the EMR and contributing to quality care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare.
• Eligible within 3 months of graduating.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents and families during admissions and coordinate social service needs.
• Provide supportive counseling and advocate for resident needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and prepare social service assessments and progress notes.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community resource linkage.
• Participate in department meetings and contribute to program improvements.

Skills

Social work communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

South Mountain Restoration Center is seeking a Social Worker 1 who is passionate about helping others succeed. You will serve as a trusted resource for residents, families, and care teams while supporting important social service needs. Each day brings the chance to advocate for residents and contribute to their well-being. Bring your skills to an agency where your work can have a lasting impact.

As a Social Worker 1 at South Mountain Restoration Center, you will provide social services that support residents throughout their stay, from admission through discharge planning. You will collaborate with residents, families, guardians, community partners, and treatment team members to help meet individual needs and promote quality care. As a Social Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Support: Assist residents and families during admissions, provide orientation to the facility, address social service needs, and support benefit applications when needed
• Counseling And Advocacy: Provide supportive counseling, advocate for resident needs and preferences, and help families with end-of-life planning discussions
• Care Team Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, share psychosocial information, and contribute to care and treatment planning
• Clinical Documentation: Prepare social service assessments and progress notes in the electronic medical record using professional documentation standards
• Discharge Preparation: Assess readiness for discharge, coordinate with community resources and service providers, and prepare discharge and transfer assessments
• Program Participation: Contribute to department meetings, offer recommendations for improvement, serve on committees, and facilitate Resident Council activities as assigned

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in social work or social welfare.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.