Social Worker - Full Time Day

Good Samaritan; Canistota Township (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Canistota, SD is seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide supportive services and counseling as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role coordinates healthcare programs, responds to crises, and helps families understand medical considerations.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work, state licensure, and BLS within six weeks. This nonprofit employer offers strong benefits and opportunities for growth while serving seniors and caregivers in a Christian environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• If working in Minnesota, other education accepted according to Minnesota statute.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment.
• Must hold a current social work license in the practicing state(s).
• Multistate licensure privileges may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services and counseling on healthcare and home care programs.
• Coordinate and plan programs as part of the interdisciplinary care teams.
• Respond to suspected abuse, neglect, or violence per ethics and state laws.
• Develop care plans and arrange resources from social, health and human services agencies.
• Offer referrals and education on available programs and services.

Skills

Social work

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS SD Canistota Ctr

Location: Canistota, SD

Address: 700 Main St, Canistota, SD 57012, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At Good Samaritan, Canistota, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What's In It For You

• $2.50/hr location premium
• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Job Summary

Provides supportive services/counseling on healthcare and home care programs and services. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing assistance with social, emotional and economical concerns of patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers, thus enabling them to achieve or maintain an optimal level of functioning by coordinating and planning programs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of medical situations. Coordinates healthcare programs among patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and psychosocial and healthcare teams/communities. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages.

Responds to suspected abuse, neglect or violence in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics policies and procedures alongside the appropriate state laws. Develops appropriate plan of care for patients/clients/residents and families/caregivers by obtaining resources from the social, health and human services agencies. Provides referrals, current information and/or education regarding programs and services available. Demonstrates commitment to the organization by utilizing time effectively, participating in special projects/assignments and exhibiting flexibility when necessary. Demonstrates professionalism by participating in care conferences and transitional rounding, serving as an advocate. Demonstrates efficacy in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. Possesses written and verbal communication skills while establishing a rapport with patients/clients/residents, families/caregivers and communities and healthcare teams/communities. Displays independent judgement. Actively participates with the healthcare teams.

Depending on department may be providing social services for donors and transplant recipients.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required. If hired prior to January 1, 2009, a bachelor's degree in Social Work or another related field was acceptable.

If working in Minnesota, other education accepted according to and based upon Minnesota statue.

Healthcare And/or Mental Health Hospital Experience Preferred.

Depending on location, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment. Depending on position, may be required to possess multi-state licensure privilege.

Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:

In Iowa

Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)

In Minnesota

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or other allowed credential based on Minnesota statue

In North Dakota

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)

In South Dakota

Social Worker license (SW)

GSS locations: Licensure or certification as a social worker in the state where the location is located, if required by State Social Work licensing board.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0278208

Job Function: Care Coordination

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