Miller's Health Systems is hiring: Social Worker in Camden

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Overview

Responsibilities

• As part of the admission process, meet with the resident and family to review policies on advanced directives, resident rights, and discrimination.
• Conduct and document a social services evaluation, including identification of resident problems/needs.
• Provide/arrange for social work services as indicated by resident/family needs.
• Assist residents, as needed, with financial planning.
• Keep the resident's family informed of resident problems, personal needs, transfers, and changes of level assignment.
• Maintain a current list of community resources to facilitate referrals.
• Work with professional standards of social work practice in job situations and establish criteria to ensure services meet established quality standards.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, the community, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Demonstrate assessment skills to evaluate residents' behavior, collect data to evaluate psycho-social needs and risk factors, and interpret resident behavior to staff to foster understanding, treatment, and respect for resident rights while minimizing restraints.
• Implement social service interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and environment to enhance quality of life.

Qualifications

• Level of Formal Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Area of Study: Social Services Preferred
• Years of Experience: 2+ years
• Type of Experience: Experience in social services; experience in gerontology is a bonus
• Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate and actively listen.
• Multi-tasking and good organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor, empathy and understanding.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions may offer DailyPay. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.