Social Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Social Worker

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us! 

We are currently seeking a  Social Worker to join our team. 

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Assist the Social Services Director in identifying and providing for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge.

• Assist in collecting social history data and in the development of a comprehensive discharge plan, including the MDS and Care Plan for new admits, as directed by the Social Services Director.

• Orient and assist new residents in adjusting to the facility. Assist residents and families with adjustment to changes, including room changes.

• Assist families with the engraving and/or marking of resident’s personal items.

• Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan when necessary and within policy timeframe

• At least one (1) year experience in social work, preferably in a long-term care facility.

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

Entry Level (0-2 years)