Elderwood is hiring: Social Worker in Village of Lancaster

Overview

APPLY HERE FOR FULL TIME SOCIAL WORKER OPPORTUNITY WITH ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER!

NEW Pay Rates: Up to $30 / Hourly - apply now to see how much your experience is worth!

401K with Employer Matching

Health Insurance and PTO Available

Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities

• Assumes 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.
• Assists with development and review of plan of care to meet 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 rehabilitation counseling, and 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 casework required.
• Valid Driver's 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.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Other Compensation Programs!

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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