SOCIAL WORKER 5 B

State of Louisiana; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Job summary

The State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker 5-B at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. This role combines social services with leadership to oversee care for Medicare veterans in a 156-bed facility.

You will supervise Case Managers, facilitate admissions, coordinate with healthcare teams, and ensure compliance with policy while serving veterans with compassion and respect.

Qualifications

• Must hold Louisiana LMSW or LCSW license.
• Master's degree in social work required.
• Four years of social services experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Case Manager for medically complex residents in Medicare veteran units.
• Escort and assist veterans to medical appointments.
• Manage admissions protocol including financial affairs, medical records and placement on units.
• Investigate and report resident complaints and incidents; coordinate corrective actions.
• Update veterans face sheets and represent the department at monthly Residents meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

Master's 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 5-B employee that combines social service and excellence with genuine care for those who served. This position serves as manager for skilled and intermediate care for Medicare veterans.

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 four years of social services experience.

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

Job Duties:

• Supervise 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.
• Assure Case Managers 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 manage other Social Service staff.
• Investigates and reports resident complaints and incidents, recommending corrective actions and collaborating with Supervisor.
• Assure Case Managers updates 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.

No Civil Service test scores required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Name of Contact Person - CATHY W. SULLIVAN

Agency/Department Name - HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

Mailing Address - 4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

Phone Number - 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.