Social Worker Long Term Care

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Social Services professional to join the team at St. Francis Place in Milwaukee, WI.

In this full-time Day shift role, you will interview patients, assess priorities, document case activity, and collaborate with managers and agencies to ensure the patient’s treatment plan is followed. You will assist clients and families in obtaining community resources, build relationships with health and welfare agencies, and identify safety hazards to maintain resident safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years of experience preferred.
• Master Social Worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.
• Consults with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Assists clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.
• Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI

• Facility: St. Francis Place

• Department: Social Services

• Schedule: Day shift l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.

• Consults with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.

• Assists clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.

• Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• None Required.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Master Social Worker.

Education

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 49374.00

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