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Social Worker 1

Ohio, Sandusky, Ohio, us, 44871

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All the Good Stuff!

Starting Hourly Pay – $26.68

Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service

Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio

Overtime opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually

Potential for up to $4,000 in referral bonuses

Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date

Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year

Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave

Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available

View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

What does a Social Worker 1 do at the Ohio Veterans Home? Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for Nursing Home Case Management

Conducts psychosocial assessments, prepares & updates social histories on residents & completes all paperwork required relative to services provided

Assists supervisor in evaluating current programs & treatment plans

Visits nursing units to talk to residents regarding their complaints

Develops intervention goals & objectives designed to give education & resolve resident’s problems in functioning

Monitors resident’s response to treatment plans & provides feedback on effectiveness of prescribed treatment

Assists Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in planning & providing special programs for residents

Prepares, reviews, & updates social histories & assessments for required documentation for nursing home licensure, Veterans Administration regulations & Ohio Dept. of Health requirements

Attends workshops, conferences & training sessions to remain current on social service cases, problems & techniques

All other duties as assigned

Helpful Tips Application Procedures:

To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.

You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.

We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov . Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

Requires current license as social worker (i.e., LSW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.28. Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as social worker (i.e. LSW) requirement.

Job Skills:

Mental Health, Social Services, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Decision Making, Listening, Time Management

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