Social Worker

Unit Social Worker (LSW/LCSW) - $5k Sign-On Bonus Location: Skowhegan, ME | Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Impact the Individual, Not Just the Census At Woodlawn, we provide specialized care across Short-Stay Rehab, Skilled Nursing, and Long-Term Care. In our 46-bed facility, you aren't just managing files—you are the lead advocate for our residents' emotional and social well‑being. As our Unit Social Worker , you will serve as a key member of our leadership team, bridging the gap between clinical care, family communication, and community resources. The Woodlawn Advantage $5,000 Sign-On Bonus: A significant start for a significant role. A Culture of Excellence: We are a First Atlantic Healthcare facility, committed to evidence-based clinical best practices and a thoughtful, professional environment. Stability & Growth: Access tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with employer contribution, and clear pathways to advance your healthcare career. Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and employer-paid life insurance (for 30+ hours/week). Your Role as a Clinical Advocate Lead the Unit: Take primary responsibility for social service functions, from admission assessments to APS referrals and APS lead roles. Discharge Specialist: Coordinate complex discharge planning to ensure residents transition safely and successfully. The Regulatory Expert: Manage Social Service MDS sections, MaineCare applications, admission contracts, and Level of Care committee participation. Interdisciplinary Bridge: Facilitate family meetings and collaborate with Nursing, Therapy, Dietary, and Activities to ensure holistic care plans are implemented and maintained. Who You Are Credentialed: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (or a related social science) and a current Maine Social Work license . Experienced: You have a heart for the elderly and chronically ill. Experience in LTC or Skilled Nursing is preferred. An Organizational Ninja: You can handle independent problem-solving, flexible scheduling, and the rigorous documentation requirements of Rehab/UR meetings. A Team Player: You remain pleasant, tactful, and collaborative, even when navigating the changing needs of a clinical environment. General Purpose of Social Services The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the Social Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Social Services and/or Administrator, to assure the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis. Essential Job Functions Specifically, responsible for all social service functions on the unit, with a social service assistant providing the majority of social service needs of LTC. Coordinate discharge planning of all residents within policy guidelines. Serve on the Level of Care committee. Assist residents on completion of Maine care applications. Ensure referral assessments are current for residents and all Mod Vs are in place. Responsible for Social Service sections of MDS completion. Take the lead role in APS referrals on the unit. Responsible for Rehab/UR meetings and required pre/post documentation. Responsible for admission contracts and addendums kept current for skilled and long-term care residents on the unit. Development and implementation of social service care plans. Coordinate with nursing, therapies, dietary, activities, social services, and families to ensure that the overall needs of the residents are being met. Facilitate family meetings. Perform social services admission assessments and ongoing assessments as required and as needed. Collaborate with management team for resident updates. Comply with facility guidelines for productivity and meeting requirements. Participate in the required Social Worker meetings for First Atlantic Health Care. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information to ensure residents’ rights are protected. Work meets facility standards. Promote and maintain positive relationships with peers and residents and work collaboratively with all departments. Remain pleasant, cheerful, tactful, and courteous at all times. Demonstrate dependability and follow the attendance policy. Maintain and update job knowledge and licensure by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and fulfilling continuing education requirements. Ensure adherence to all First Atlantic professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Cooperate with other personnel and resolve interpersonal conflicts with minimal assistance. Show willingness to accept suggestions and supervision from the supervisor. Skills and Abilities Long-term care and skilled care experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Problem solve and work as a team. Take responsibility and be flexible to changing needs. Work with independence, flexibility, good judgment, creating a safe environment, and creating and maintaining positive customer relationships. Engage and embrace culture change and communicate additional education/training needs timely to Supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social work or other social science from an accredited university. Current Maine Social Work license. Experience with, and desire to provide services for people, especially those who are elderly and chronically ill. Benefits Flexible shifts. Tuition reimbursement and education assistance. Full-time employees have access to full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and disability. Employer paid life insurance. Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent. Paid Time Off available to all employees. 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution. Opportunity to advance your healthcare career. #J-18808-Ljbffr First Atlantic Health Care