Social Worker
Elderwood · Williamsville, NY · Yesterday
OTHR$30/hrFull-time
Social Worker - Position Overview
Overview: APPLY HERE FOR FULL TIME SOCIAL WORKER OPPORTUNITY WITH ELDERWOOD AT WILLIVILLE!
Pay Rates
New Pay Rates: Going Up to $30 / Hourly - apply now to see how much your experience is worth!
Responsibilities
- Absorbs a social work caseload of all residents on a nursing unit according to policies and procedures described in Section B of the Social Services Manual.
- Greets and helps acclimate new residents.
- Aids in the development and review of a plan of care to meet the long and short range health care goals for individual residents on the assigned nursing unit.
- Completes SCREEN form for new admissions to unit and for discharge process if applicable.
- Takes an active part in decisions and procedures regarding discharge or transfer of residents to another level of care.
- Documents pertinent information regarding residents as required by department and facility policies and procedures.
- Cooperates with staff of other departments in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
- Provides financial, personal, or group counseling for residents and their family members or sponsor.
- Participates in in-service training programs upon request.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology from an accredited institution; and services/ field including, but not limited to, sociology, gerontology, special education.
- One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
- Experience in discharge planning.
- Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.
- Work experience in the admission or discharge area of social work very desirable.
- Desire and ability to work with the elderly and to cooperate with other staff members necessary.
Elderwood Benefits
- 401K with Employer Matching
- Health Insurance and PTO Available
- Employee Referal Program
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus