Social Worker

Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Barnstable is looking for a per diem Social Worker to join our team! Weekly pay ranging from $40 to $48 an hour, depending on licensure and experience. As a Social Worker, your role is to plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet the needs of residents to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. Experience & Education: Must possess a social work license in the state of Massachusetts (LSW, LICSW, LSWA, and/or LCSW). A minimum of one (1) year social work in a hospital, skilled facility, or other health-related field preferred. Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor's in social work from an approved school of social work. Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinate and monitor resident care conferences. Work with individual residents, responsible parties, and families towards adjustment to placement and to crisis (i.e., illness, disability, and death). Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information. Complete comprehensive documentation in a timely manner. In the role of advocate coordinate personal needs. Utilize community resources appropriately. Support staff in relation to resident-related issues. Other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by your supervisor. Specific 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 possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and general public. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as being 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 Service practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition/incident to the Interdisciplinary Team as appropriate. Benefits: Competitive and Weekly Pay Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees Career Advancement Opportunities Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members: Employer-Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Vacation and Personal Time Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr