Social Worker - Full Time Days

Good Samaritan; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Saint Paul, MN seeks a licensed social worker to provide counseling and coordination of healthcare/home care services. You will join an interdisciplinary team, addressing social, emotional, and economic needs of residents and families while coordinating programs and resources.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, advocacy, referrals, and education on available services. Must have a MN Social Worker license and relevant experience; BLS within six weeks may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• If hired prior to 2009, a related field may be acceptable.
• Minnesota statue-based education accepted if working in MN.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment; multi-state licensure may be required.
• MN Social Worker Licensure (LSW) or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work and counseling services in healthcare/home care programs.
• Coordinate and plan programs with interdisciplinary teams and families.
• Respond to suspected abuse/neglect per NASW Code of Ethics and state laws.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

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 MN St Paul Maplewood Ctr

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Address

550 Roselawn Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55117, USA

Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40.00

Salary Range

$25.50 - $34.50

Department Details

Applicant must have a MN Social Worker License

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.

Licensure & Certification

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-0270074

Job Function

Care Coordination

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