Social Worker - Licensed

Description

The primary purpose of this job position is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, as may be directed by the Administrator to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing social services.
• Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers and Academy of Certified Social Workers, Inc.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience

• Must have, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology
• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Medical Social Workers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person