Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
• Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
• Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
• Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
• Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
• Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, let’s make a difference!

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops social histories on residents through information obtained from referral sources, appropriate social agencies, residents and family members or friends.
• Evaluates the resident’s social situation; incorporates into the resident’s overall care plan an assessment of specific needs, measurable goals and progress.
• Helps resident understand their need for placement and assists in dealing with placement.
• Works closely with outside agencies and services involved in the residents plan of care.
• Participates in the evaluation of resident’s need for continued care (through periodic review) and of the feasibility of return to the community.
• Coordinate and conduct care plan meetings.
• Input MDS information and psychosocial care plan goals into computer.
• Documents findings in medical record.
• Coordinate discharges from the facility.
• Initiate paperwork for patient intensity rating system review and level changes.
• Committee responsibilities as assigned.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures.
• Promote and demonstrate positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents, families and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or human services field including but not limited to sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology from an accredited program.
• One year supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
• Computer knowledge and typing skills. Familiarity with medical and legal terminology.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret complex information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, residents, family members and visitors.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste and smell.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 25 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.