SOCIAL WORKER 5 B

State of Louisiana; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 2,300 - 3,200; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks a Social Worker 5-B to manage social services for veterans in a 156-bed long-term care facility, overseeing a skilled care unit and the Case Manager team. The role involves admissions, financial coordination and staff supervision to ensure dignified, comprehensive support for veterans.

Primary qualifications include an LMSW/LCSW and a master’s degree with several years in social services; salary details reflect premium pay and standard state benefits; work hours are

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Must possess LMSW or LCSW license in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Escort and assist veterans to medical and other appointments.
• Handle admissions protocol involving financial affairs, medical records and placement on their assigned units; supervise and manage other Social Service staff.
• Investigate and report resident complaints and incidents; recommend corrective actions and collaborate with Supervisor.
• Update veterans face sheet; represent department at monthly Residents meetings.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LMSW or LCSW license in Louisiana

Job description

About This Job

Manager for skilled and intermediate care for Medicare veterans. Assist veterans and their family members through admissions and financial affairs. Supervising the Social Service staff. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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.

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Benefits

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave: Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave: State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day


• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,


• Mardi Gras,


• Good Friday,


• Memorial Day,


• Independence Day,


• Labor Day,


• Veteran's Day,


• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.


• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system


• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),


• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others