Social Worker/Admissions Coordinator - Social Worker Senior / Full-time

Location: Fergus Falls

Full-time, unlimited (permanent) position

About the role

The Social Worker / Admissions Coordinator provides social work services for applicants and residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home. Responsibilities include assessing and determining proper placement of applicants requesting admission, offering clinical support to address residents' needs, and planning and implementing social service programs. This position works closely with the Home Administrator to ensure regulatory compliance and high standards in social services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social work assessments to evaluate clients’ social service needs.
• Provide input to determine proper placement of applicants requesting admission.
• Offer clinical support and analysis to ensure residents' needs are addressed.
• Plan and implement social service programs for residents.
• Collaborate with the Home Administrator to ensure social services meet regulatory requirements and agency standards.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, residents, resident representatives, and community groups.

Requirements

• Current licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or ability to obtain licensure by date of hire.
• One year of Social Work experience.
• Successful completion of a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check (conducted on top finalist(s)).
• Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening or chest x-ray required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating placements in senior housing or long-term care services.
• Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing care facility.
• Experience working with Veterans.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to skilled nursing facilities.
• Experience with electronic charting systems such as PointClickCare.

Skills

• Strong skills in completing social work assessments.
• Excellent human relations skills to foster effective working relationships.

Pay

$26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing income after three years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (eligibility varies by position).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care.