SOCIAL WORKER 2

State of Louisiana; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay

Job summary

The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker 2 to act as Case Manager for skilled and intermediate care for Medicare veterans. You will assist veterans and their families through admissions and financial affairs while supporting the Social Service staff.

Applicants must hold a LMSW or LCSW license and a Master’s degree in social work with at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a LMSW or LCSW license.
• Master's degree in social work with one year of social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Case Manager for Medicare veteran units with a caseload of veterans with psychiatric, substance abuse, behavioral and medical problems.
• Assist veterans and family members through admissions and financial affairs.
• Investigate and report resident complaints and incidents, recommending corrective actions.
• Update veterans face sheets and represent the department at monthly residents meetings.

Skills

LMSW or LCSW license

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of social services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home,where you'll step into a role as a Social Worker 2employee that combines social service and excellence with genuine care for those who served. This position serves as a Case Manager for skilled and intermediate care for Medicare veterans. You will assist veterans and their family members through admissions and financial affairs, as well as assisting the Social Service staff.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

A master's degree in social work followed by one year of social services experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Serves as Case Manager for medically complex, intermediate and skilled care including Medicare veteran units with a caseload of veterans with multiple psychiatric, substance abuse, behavioral and medical problems. Resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
• May escort and assist veterans to medical and other appointments.
• Responsible for admissions protocol involving financial affairs, medical records and placement on their assigned units and assist other Social Service staff.
• Investigates and reports resident complaints and incidents, recommending corrective actions and collaborating with Supervisor.
• Updating veterans face sheet, represents department ay monthly Residents meetings.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation:Based on experience

Premium Pay: $2.00/HR - Worked Hours Only

Work Schedule:Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

CATHY W. SULLIVAN

HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

985-479-4080

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.