Social Worker - Long Term Care

Wisvetshomes; Chippewa Falls, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Same-day pay

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Disability leave

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls is hiring a compassionate Social Worker to support veterans and spouses within an interdisciplinary team. You will advocate for residents, assess psychosocial needs, and assist with admission through transitions and discharge, ensuring quality of life.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm, starting at $25.00 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Social Worker license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate sensitive situations professionally and compassionately.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Long-term care or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support members' psychosocial needs.
• Develop relationships with members and families and serve as a resource throughout their stay.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Advocate for member preferences, rights, and quality of life.
• Assist members and families with adjustment to long-term care.
• Provide support related to changes in condition, grief, loss, and other life transitions.
• Coordinate services and community resources as appropriate.
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Address member and family concerns and help facilitate communication.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable long-term care regulations and resident rights requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Healthcare experience

Education

Wisconsin Social Worker license

Job description

Proudly serve those who served.

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls is looking for a compassionate and organized Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team and support the Veterans and spouses who call our community home.

This role provides the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with members and families while advocating for their needs and helping them navigate the transitions, decisions, and challenges that can come with long-term care.

Schedule & Pay

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm
Starting at $25.00 hour

What Does Social Work Look Like Here?

As a Social Worker, you'll be a resource and advocate for members and families from admission through their time in our community.

You'll work closely with nursing, therapy, activities, culinary, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support each member's psychosocial needs, preferences, rights, and quality of life.

Your role may include helping a new member adjust to their surroundings, supporting a family through a difficult change, participating in care planning, coordinating services, addressing member concerns, or helping plan for a safe discharge.

What You'll Do

• Assess and support members' psychosocial needs

• Develop relationships with members and families and serve as a resource throughout their stay

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning

• Advocate for member preferences, rights, and quality of life

• Assist members and families with adjustment to long-term care

• Provide support related to changes in condition, grief, loss, and other life transitions

• Coordinate services and community resources as appropriate

• Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care

• Address member and family concerns and help facilitate communication

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation

• Support compliance with applicable long-term care regulations and resident rights requirements

What We're Looking For

• Active Wisconsin Social Worker license

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to navigate sensitive situations professionally and compassionately

• Strong organization and documentation skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Long-term care or healthcare experience preferred

Why Join Our Team?

• The opportunity to build relationships with members and families

• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment

• Meaningful work advocating for Veterans and their spouses

• Employee-only health insurance available for as low as $0/pay period

• Paid time off and paid disability leave

• 401(k) with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Same-day pay option

• Employee referral bonuses up to $2,000

Dimensions Management of Chippewa Falls (DMCF) proudly manages the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls and serves as the employer for facility positions.

DMCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.