Social Worker | Mon-Fri | No Weekends!

About the role

The Social Worker will be a key participant in interdisciplinary teams, weighing in on a host of medical, physical, social, and emotional assessments and Plans of Care.

Responsibilities

• Identify psychosocial, mental and emotional needs of residents and provide, develop, and/or aid in the access of services to meet those needs.
• Exercise professional judgment in carrying out a variety of activities that maximize the well-being and quality of life of residents.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect resident rights and the psychological well-being of each resident.
• Prevent and address resident abuse as mandated by law and professional licensure.
• Complete a social history, complete relevant sections of the Resident Assessment Instrument, MDS, and CAA Summary, and Social Services evaluation for all residents.
• Ensure or provide support and education to residents / family members / significant others / responsible party to assist in their understanding of placement and facility issues in addition to referring them to the appropriate Social Services agencies when the facility does not provide the needed services.
• Carefully coordinate the resident discharge planning process and make referrals for appropriate home care services prior to the resident's return to the community.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a degree in a human services field including but not limited to, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; AND one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• A Master’s Degree in social work is preferred.
• Prior work with elders in a community or long-term care setting is preferred.
• The nursing home social worker must have skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques.
• The Social Worker should be able to work effectively with a variety of disciplines in an individual and team setting and should have a working understanding of social systems along with the ability to implement pertinent state and federal regulations.
• Successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Benefits

Competitive Rates
Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k
Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
(Partially listed)

Schedule

Monday-Friday schedule!

Pay

Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it!

Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a degree in a human services field including but not limited to, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; AND one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.

Skills

Skills in communication, assessment and social work methods and techniques.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k
Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!

Schedule

Monday-Friday schedule!

Pay

Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it!

Location

1205 South 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17111