Social Worker

Position: Social Worker (Requisition ID: 2026-36167, Elderwood at Amherst, Regular Full-Time, Up to $30.00/hr each hour) Overview At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to be the partner of choice for our residents, their families, and our community players, as well as for our valued employees. Our community has an opportunity for a Social Worker who embodies these core values. Position Overview The social worker will work with residents in the nursing home by identifying their psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs and providing, developing, and/or aiding in access to services to meet those needs. The nursing home social worker is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. Provide the highest practical level of physical, mental, psychosocial well–being and quality of life for residents. Responsibilities Assume 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. Greet and help acclimate new residents. Assist 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. Complete SCREEN form for new admissions to the 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. Document pertinent information regarding residents as required by department and facility policies and procedures. Cooperate with staff of other departments in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of residents. Provide financial, personal, or group counseling for residents and their family members or sponsor. Participate in in‑service training programs upon request. Qualifications Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in human rehabilitation counseling and psychology from an accredited institution; 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 desirable. Desire and ability to work with the elderly and to cooperate with other staff members necessary. Regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level to ensure a safe work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr